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Children and Young People’s Senior Support Worker

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Aspens

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United Kingdom , Hailsham

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Education

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Not provided

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Salary:

13.50 GBP / Hour
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Job Description:

Work with young people and children aged 8-18 years with Special Education Needs and Disabilities to help develop individual skills and confidence in all aspects of daily life, including building positive relationships, activities, leisure and social skills.

Job Responsibility:

  • To lead the group and take responsibility over delegating staffing and organisation of activities
  • To work with deputy manager in creating meaningful group sessions
  • To support children and young people who attend our groups to remove barriers so that they can engage as fully as possible in order to benefit from the group objectives and realise their abilities
  • To support children and young people to engage in activities that broaden their opportunities to be part of their local community
  • To work closely with the Support Workers to provide a safe and enjoyable group environment for the service users and their families
  • Develop close professional relationships with colleagues and service users and maintain up-to date picture of the individual needs of each service user
  • To provide personal care to service users where needed whilst maintaining the dignity of the individual
  • To support service users to attend the groups by providing support prior and after sessions where needed for individuals
  • To lead the team in documenting and reflecting on group sessions
  • To comply fully with Aspens Charities expected practices and procedures including Child Safeguarding
  • To conduct yourself at all times in a way that represents the values and principles of Aspens

Requirements:

  • Full + Clean Driving License and access to a vehicle
  • Experience of working with individuals who have an Autism Spectrum Conditions and/or other disabilities
  • Experience of supporting Children and Young People aged 5-25 years

Nice to have:

  • QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
  • Degree level qualification in relevant area
  • First Aid
  • Care Certificate
  • Medication management and administration
What we offer:
  • Fantastic paid training and career progression opportunities (including recognised qualifications in health and social care)
  • Paid DBS
  • Flexible work arrangements with opportunities to take on additional bank shifts too
  • 30 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays) / Pro rata dependent on hours. Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service
  • Nest Pension and Death in Service Benefit (Includes unlimited access to a suite of six services: a 24/7 UK-based GP, Best Doctors, mental health support, a health check, access to nutrition consultations and an online fitness programme [Smart Health])
  • Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Access to Mental Health First Aiders
  • Hardship loans and advance (subject to conditions)
  • Enhanced family leave pay
  • Travel season tickets (interest free loans for those wishing to purchase a travel season ticket)
  • Aspens High Street Stores - 20% discount on all items for Aspens’ staff
  • Blue Light Card and access to high-street discounts
  • Refer a Friend scheme, so you can earn up to £250 for every person you refer to work for Aspens
  • Recognition schemes, including ‘Employee of the Month’

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 07, 2026

Employment Type:
Parttime
Work Type:
On-site work
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