Aspens is looking for friendly, dedicated, and caring individuals to join our team as Bank Support Workers in Kent. Whether you’re experienced in care or completely new to the field, we welcome people from all backgrounds who share our passion for helping others live fulfilling, independent lives.
At Aspens, we value integrity, compassion, and inclusivity — and we provide full training and ongoing support to help you thrive. If you have a positive attitude, a good sense of humour, and a genuine desire to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and start a rewarding career where every day brings the opportunity to empower others.
Position: Bank Support Worker
Salary: £12.50 per hour
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Kent
Full job description
Kent based Bank Support Worker
Location(s): Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge,
Hours of Work: Flexible
Salary: £12.44 per hour
Looking for a flexible and rewarding role that fits around your life? This is the role for you. #MadewithCare
This is a fantastic opportunity to empower and enrich the lives of the people we support across Kent in a role that fits around your life.
An amazing role supporting people where what you do matters!
Full training opportunities including qualifications in health and social care.
Flexible work arrangements to fit around your other responsibilities
Access to the exclusive online and high street discounts
About the Role:
- You will be supporting the various care services that you have access to with any gaps in the rota based on your availability. Gaps in the rota are usually due to long term sick and annual leave and are released 4 – 6 weeks in advance.
- While on duty you will be responsible for supporting vulnerable adults and young people with a person-centred approach in a variety of different care settings.
- In the Bank Support Worker role, you will be required to read up on support / care plans before arriving and support the regular team to achieve and empower the people living in the service.
- This may include (but is not limited to) supporting with personal care, going out on day trips on one to one or in groups and arranging and partaking in activities all the while promoting and supporting the independence of those we care for. This is done while ensuring the privacy and dignity of those we support is always preserved and completing all required reports in a timely manner.
About You:
- We are looking for friendly, hard-working people with a fun spirit and a good sense of humour and integrity to join our team of support staff.
- Aspens are committed to inclusivity for the people we support and the people we recruit. As such we recognise that good support workers come from all walks of life. Whether you have years of care experience or no experience at all, if you are a caring person, passionate about empowering others and ready to learn new skills we truly believe you could be a great fit at Aspens.
About Aspens Charities:
- Aspens Charities have over 100 years’ experience supporting vulnerable adults and children across Kent and Sussex.
Our core values are
- Empowerment
- Inclusivity
- Integrity
Our 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.
Not only would you be supporting an amazing cause, but you would also be joining a wonderful team made up of lovely people who are committed to making a difference to the lives of those we care for.
We also do the occasional charity marathon, charity quiz and enjoy No Email Fridays!
“I’m passionate about the difference that good people can make professionally. Great staff can make a huge difference to a person’s life, and I believe we all have a responsibility to try to do this each day.” Robert Shanahan, CEO
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Aspens Charities, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and those who are likely to be underrepresented in Aspens’ workforce, such as sex/gender, minority ethnic group, religion, belief, sexual orientation, age, as well as abilities. We believe that a diverse team leads to better outcomes and a more enjoyable work environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and has an equal opportunity to thrive.
As a Disability Confident employer, Aspens Charities is dedicated to supporting and promoting the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities. We recognise the value and contributions that individuals with disabilities bring to our organisation. Applicants who declare they have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the role will be offered an interview, where practicable and appropriate.
Accessibility and Accommodations
We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting recruitment@aspens.org.uk.
Application Process
Application Deadline
Recruitment is ongoing