Assistant Support Worker

Hightown Housing Association; Bushey; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £26,229 per annum

33 days annual leave

Blue Light Card discounts

Mileage paid

Workplace pension

Annual performance bonus

Ongoing training

Employee assistance helpline

Job summary

Hightown Housing Association is seeking an Assistant Support Worker for Stainton Court in Bushey. The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) and salary is £26,229 per annum. You will work with people who have learning disabilities in a supported living setting, delivering compassionate care and promoting independence.

No prior experience is required as full training is provided. A full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle is essential, and you will participate in a rota including on-call

Qualifications

• No previous experience required - positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Full training and ongoing support provided.
• Essential that you hold a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Supporting with medication.
• Providing personal care.
• Encouraging life skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and budgeting.
• Organising trips and activities that promote independence.
• Helping individuals achieve personal goals through tailored support plans and risk assessments.

Skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Care certificate or willingness to undertake a care qualification

Full UK driving licence

Job description

We are excited you have visited our Careers page. We are seeking talented individuals that are excellent in their field of expertise and are posed with all potential and skills necessary to help us meet future business challenges.

Make a Real Impact - Join Our Team at Stainton Court!

Position: Assistant Support Worker
Location: Bushey, Watford
Salary: £26,229 per annum
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Are you passionate about empowering people to live independently and with dignity? We are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Assistant Support Worker to join our dedicated team at Stainton Court, a supported living service for individuals with learning disabilities.

You will work collaboratively with the people we support and colleagues to create an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels valued. Your role will involve:

• Supporting with medication
• Providing personal care
• Encouraging life skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and budgeting
• Organising trips and activities that promote independence
• Helping individuals achieve personal goals through tailored support plans and risk assessments

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, worked across a two-week rolling rota.

This role includes a mixture of shifts, including:

• 7:00am to 3:00pm
• 10:00am to 6:00pm
• 1:00pm to 9:00pm
• 2:00pm to 10:00pm plus a sleep-in shift (paid at £52.78 per night)

The post includes regular sleep-in duties and requires flexibility to work every other weekend as part of the rota.

About You

No previous experience is required - just a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a genuine desire to make a difference. We will provide full training and ongoing support to help you succeed. It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Holds a care certificate or willingness to undertake a care qualification.

Hightown Benefits

• £26,229 per annum
• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
• Blue Light Card, access to discounts for national and local retailers
• Mileage paid for car usage
• Workplace pension and life assurance (three times annual salary)
• Annual performance bonus and monthly attendance bonus
• Annual salary and cost of living review
• Ongoing training and development
• Employee assistance helpline

The successful candidate must always maintain appropriate professional boundaries and understand their responsibilities in relation to positions of trust.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical clearances.

We will be shortlisting and interviewing on an ongoing basis so may close the vacancy early.

We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer.