Details:
- Salary: £12 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Part-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: High Wycombe
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
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 part time (22.5 hours) Assistant Support Worker to join our supported living service in High Wycombe. Amina House provides six purpose built 1 bedroom flats for people aged 18-65 with mental health problems who want to gain the skills to live more independently.
We are looking for caring, enthusiastic people who enjoy helping others and seeing the difference their support can make to enable individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
Working as part of a dedicated team, your role as an Assistant Support Worker is to provide appropriate support to service users with their day to day needs within their own home, which may be in a supported living scheme or in the wider community. This may involve providing assistance with life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning. As an Assistant Support Worker 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.
About You
You do not need sector experience as we provide a structured induction and comprehensive training to support you with your role and you will have the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.
We are looking for passionate people who 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 slee p ins) 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.
The Benefits
In return for your hard work and commitment to our service users, we offer a considerable benefits package. This includes:
Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days per year, plus statutory bank holidays, rising with service (pro rata for part time hours)
£12 per hour plus overtime and bonuses available on top of your basic salary
Comprehensive training and development support from day one with the opportunity to gain a recognised vocational qualification
Regular support from your line manager and colleagues
Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
Monthly attendance bonus
Annual salary and cost of living review
Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing
Workplace pension scheme
Life assurance of three times your annual salary
Fully paid DBS
Friendly and supportive team environment
Employee assistance helpline
Mileage paid for car usage
Structured rota so you know your work pattern in advance
If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please complete an application form via the link below.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Disability Confident Employer.
In accordance with CQC regulations, appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory DBS, reference and medical checks.
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