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Pembury, Kent
Support Worker
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £8.57 - 8.57 per hour |
Overview
Support Worker 1-1 Service/Location: Aspens - Pembury, Kent, TN2 4QU Are you a confident caring support worker looking for a challenge? Do you enjoy a challenging environment where you can make a real difference? If yes then please read on: Hello, I'm a man in my 60's and I'm looking for a support worker to help me at the weekends. I'm a little shy at first but love very engaging people who talk to me a lot. I love playing with my soft toys and organising my room along with the furniture. I also love being clean and normally have several baths per day I do have learning disabilities and Bipolar and can be verbally aggressive and throw things around. I don't mean to do this but get upset if I'm ignored or if everything is untidy. I want somebody who can take me out to the coffee shop, for walks and other interesting places. I really enjoy my food so I hope you are a good cook We are recruiting a support worker to work one to one every weekend on a part time basis, however extra shifts are available in different services if you would prefer full time hours. Saturday and Sunday 07:30 - 21:30 This job does involve lone working and you would be required to cook, clean, deliver personal care, update care notes and administer medication. Full support and training will be provided. 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 Experience with learning disabilities Experience with Mental Health and Bipolar an advantage NVQ level 2 or equivalent preferred Driving Licence and Access to own 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 The ideal support worker should be able to work as part of a team, 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 Free Parking Ongoing employee training and development Caring supportive teams Pension enrolment Bonuses for new employee referrals Free DBS check 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. Ash House )