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Pembury, Kent
Community Support Worker (Part Time)
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £8.57 - 8.57 per hour |
Overview
Part-time Community Support Worker Service/Location: Aspens , Pembury, Kent TN2 4QU Are you a caring person who is looking for a challenge? Do you want a job where every day is different? We are recruiting a support worker to support adults with autism spectrum disorder and/or learning disabilities to live independently within the community. The areas we cover are Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Highbrooms, Pembury and Rusthall. Our community support workers assist with daily living, which would include correspondence, finances, menu planning, shopping, appointments, day trips and housework. We provide comprehensive training along with a full support structure. The minimum calls with our service users are two hours. Part time hours available. About us At Aspens, we have over 100 years of experience in supporting people with learning disabilities and on the autism spectrum as well as children, young people and adults with a range of disabilities or complex needs. We are here to provide practical and emotional support at all levels of independence, in everyday environments and in the community so that each member of our extended family is empowered to live the way they choose. In fact, our most powerful advances come from the people we support, because they tell us how it should be. Support Worker Requirements Level 2 Diploma/NVQ in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards the qualification Flexibility to work shifts including weekends Support worker / Carer Experience desirable Access to own transport or willing to use public transport Positive 'can-do' Attitude Friendly, Positive, Calm and Helpful Good problem solving skills Good Sense of Humour Team worker Flexible and Trustworthy Patient and Caring Attitude Good at listening Willing to learn Working every other weekend plus sleep ins Able to work shirt patterns between 07:30am and 10pm, sleep ins 10pm to 07:30am The ideal community support worker should be able to work as part of a team as well as independently, be confident, caring, able to assist with recording finances, medication & writing and recording daily information. Drivers are preferable due to location. Pay and Benefits Hourly rate of £8.57 per hour Holidays 22 days plus bank holidays Permanent contract & guaranteed hours Full Induction Paid Training Ongoing employee training and development Caring supportive teams Pension enrolment Bonuses for new employee referrals Free DBS check Care certificate Career progression within the company Any offer would be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks and satisfactory employment references. We will consider job share and part time arrangements for all posts in line with the needs of the charity. Whether you are experienced carer / support worker, or someone looking for a change in career if you are caring, compassionate and up for a challenge, APPLY NOW. )