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Children and Young People’s Support Worker

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Aspens

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Location:
United Kingdom , Hailsham

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

12.21 GBP / Hour

Job Description:

The support worker provides flexible support to children, young people and their families within both group environments (building based and community based). They will work with young people and children aged 8-25 years with Autism Spectrum Conditions and associated 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 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 Group Lead and other Support Workers to provide a safe and enjoyable group environment for the children, young people and their families
  • Develop close professional relationships with colleagues, children and young people and maintain up-to date picture of the individual needs of each service user
  • To provide personal care if required to children and young people where needed whilst maintaining the dignity of the individual
  • To support children and young people to attend the groups by providing support prior and after sessions where needed for individuals
  • To provide support to the Group Lead to document and reflect 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:

  • Flexible working hours including after school and weekends
  • General education and ability to attain the desired qualifications
  • Ability to undertake all necessary training related to the job role
  • A willingness to learn how to support individuals who have an Autism Spectrum Conditions and/or other disabilities
  • Ability to work within a group environment
  • Ability to transfer skills between job roles
  • Ability to work on your own if required
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to attend various locations for group activities

Nice to have:

  • Childcare qualification
  • Area of interest such as sports, art
  • First Aid
  • Care Certificate
  • Medication management and administration
  • Any other training relevant to supporting the children and young people that we work with (Particularly training in Autism Spectrum Conditions and Positive Behavioural Support)
  • Experience of working with children and young people with SEND
  • Experience of working with individuals with behaviours that could challenge
  • Experience of providing personal care to individuals
  • Experience of providing group support
  • Knowledge of alternative communication methods - Makaton, BSL, PECS etc
  • Knowledge of pan-London Safeguarding procedures
What we offer:
  • Fantastic paid training and career progression opportunities (including recognised qualifications in health and social care)
  • Paid DBS (we will recover the cost should your employment terminate for any reason, other than redundancy, before passing your probation)
  • 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 09, 2026

Employment Type:
Parttime
Work Type:
On-site work
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