Support Worker - Part Time

Support Worker - Weekends Service/Location: Aspens, Bexhill, East Sussex TN40 2PQ Are you an experienced support worker looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience of working with people with Autism / Learning Difficulties / Mental Health? Are you passionate about delivering a person centred service & seeing people reach their full potential? If so then this could be the fulfilling job you are looking for so please read on: Wentworth is a purpose built modern bungalow and home for 4 service users with different and fantastic personalities. We have a fun dynamic team who really care for our service users and we are looking for new team members who can help us constantly improve. Our service users can be very challenging so we provide specialist training and support for our staff including Epilepsy with Buccal Midazolam training, PBS, NAPPI, Medication and Autism training. Our service users enjoy a full life including music sessions, bowling, shopping, aromatherapy, day trips and much more. Part time hours on Saturday and Sunday 08:00 - 15:00 15:00 - 22:00 Long days also 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. Requirements * NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or happy to work towards it. * Support Work / Carer Experience. * Positive 'can-do' Attitude * Friendly, Positive, Calm, Resilient and Helpful * Good problem solving skills * Good Sense of Humour * Team worker * Flexible and Trustworthy * Patient and Caring Attitude * Good at listening * Driving licence essential 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 so you can go out with service users. 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 * Specialist Behaviour Support training * 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. If you need further information, please contact Alison on 0330 335 8997 Call +443303358997 (No contact found) Employment Type: ["PART_TIME"]