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Are you passionate about supporting families and using your lived experience to help others feel understood, empowered, and connected? At Aspens Charities, we walk alongside families supporting neurodivergent individuals, people with learning disabilities and those with complex needs. We are looking for a compassionate and relatable individual to join our Family Support team as a Family Support Worker. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with lived experience of neurodivergence - either personally or as a parent, carer or who wants to support other families through shared understanding and practical guidance.
Job Responsibility
Provide emotional and practical support to parents, carers, and families
Help families understand their rights, entitlements, and available support
Signpost to local services, community resources, and useful information
Deliver support through one-to-one sessions (online or face-to-face)
Deliver support through group sessions and drop-ins
Deliver support through workshops and community events
Share accessible, family-friendly information
Encourage wellbeing and resilience for families and carers
Requirements
Lived experience of neurodivergence
Supportive, approachable, and good listeners
Comfortable sharing experiences and trusted information
Willing to learn and grow within the role
Confidently engage with individuals or small groups
Flexible to support occasional evenings or weekends
Ability to travel independently to different locations (driving licence and access to vehicle is essential)
Access to a vehicle with appropriate business insurance
Commitment to safeguarding, equality and professional conduct
What we offer
Comprehensive paid training and excellent career progression opportunities
Paid DBS check
Nest Pension and Death in Service benefit
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
Employee recognition programmes including Employee of the Month