Assistant Support Worker

1 week ago


Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Hightown Housing Association Full time

About Us
Hightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.

We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need, so our aim is to build new homes and to provide excellent housing and support.


We currently manage over 8,000 homes and employ over 1,000 full and part time staff from our head office in Hemel Hempstead.

We have an annual turnover of £120 million and a development programme that will deliver over 400 new affordable homes each year.


About the Role


We currently have an opportunity for a full time (37.5 hours per week ) Assistant Support Worker to join our supported living extra care scheme, Willow House, in Aylesbury which provides support for people aged 50 or over with learning disabilities.


Willow House opened in January 2012 and is a purpose built accommodation across three floors, comprising of 11 self-contained flats.


Working as part of a dedicated team, you will provide support to service users with their daily living to increase their levels of independence.

This may involve personal care and also helping to promote life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and housework.

You will follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual's needs, supports their aspirations and maximises their independence.


You do not need sector experience as we provide a structured introduction and comprehensive training to support you with your role and you will have the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.


About You


We are looking for passionate people with a 'can-do' attitude who are driven by the desire to make a difference and who have the ability to recognise the wishes and needs of vulnerable adults and communicate effectively using different methods according to people's needs.


You will need to be able to work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working.

You must be able to work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support and be flexible in your approach to work.

You will have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with learning disabilities.


Experience is desirable but not essential.

Benefits
In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes:

  • Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
- £10.90 per hour

  • Regular support from your line manager and colleagues
  • Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
  • Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary
  • Annual salary and cost of living review
  • Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing
  • Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support
  • Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
  • Referafriend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us
  • Access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for use at work
  • Access to COVID19 vaccinations
  • Friendly and supportive team environment
  • Employee assistance helpline
  • Mileage paid for car usage
  • Fully paid DBS


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We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We are a Disability Confident Employer.

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