Location
Linnets, Cornford Lane, Pembury, Kent, TN2 4QU
Hours of Work
Full‑Time 37.5 hours a week, Mon–Sun 7.30am–22.00. 2 weekly rota pattern, received 6 weeks in advance.
Salary
£12.71 per hour, plus £62 per night sleep‑in rate.
Position Sponsorship
This position does not meet the requirements for sponsorship.
Mission Statement
Empowerment. Inclusivity. Integrity #MadewithCare
Equal Opportunity / Accessibility and Accommodations Statement
As a Disability Confident employer, Aspens Charities is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We actively promote the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities, recognising the invaluable contributions they make to our organisation. We are dedicated to ensuring an accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
About Aspens
Aspens’ mission is to provide high‑quality care and support to individuals on the autism spectrum and with learning disabilities; meeting their needs and aspirations and empowering them to learn and grow through an integrated network of services across the South‑East. We provide support and care to children, families and adults across Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, Surrey and the London Borough of Bexley. Our services include registered care homes; supported living; community outreach; day services, including pathways to employment; children and young people’s groups and support; specialist support; and free online support for families and carers across the South‑East.
About the Home
Linnets is a registered care service providing accommodation for individuals with high dependency needs and severe to moderate learning disabilities. Linnets is a bungalow with eight wheelchair‑accessible bedrooms all with en‑suite facilities. There are also two extra bathrooms, one of which has a Jacuzzi‑style parker bath. Situated at the top of the main site, it has countryside views and two spacious gardens, a large communal lounge and dining areas, and a well‑equipped kitchen. The house is within walking distance to Pembury High Street where there are shops, a post‑office and a bus service with links to the nearby towns of Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge. The Tunbridge Wells Hospital is less than a mile away.
About the Role
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.
Due to the variety within our services and the different support needs of the individuals we work with, the role of a Support Worker is one with great diversity and challenges for employees at any stage of their career.
About You
We are looking for friendly, hard‑working people with a fun spirit and a good sense of humour to join our team of support staff. As a charity we look for caring, hardworking and understanding people to promote the values that Aspens champions. Ideal candidates are those who are able and willing to work towards their own personal progression for self‑development and to be able to better support the people we work with. We have an incredible internal training team who support staff from day one to not only benefit your career going forwards but to offer you that first step in a new career if this is what you’re looking for.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive paid training and excellent career progression opportunities, including recognised qualifications in health and social care
- Paid DBS check
- Flexible work arrangements, with the option to take on additional bank shifts
- Generous annual leave (pro‑rata based on hours), with entitlement increasing with length of service
- Nest Pension and Death in Service benefit
- Access to a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
- Blue Light Card discounts
- 20% discount at Aspens High Street Stores for all staff
- Discounted staff menu available at the Bluebell Café (Pembury)
- Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £250 for every successful referral
- Employee recognition programmes, including ‘Employee of the Month’
Additional Information
Upon offer, the employment will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks (which we will arrange on your behalf if you don’t already have one) and satisfactory employment references. Once successful, a formal offer in writing will be provided. After acceptance, we will guide you through the onboarding process and provide you with all the details you need.
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