Assistant Support Worker

Hightown; Bushey; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Blue Light Card discounts

Mileage paid for car usage

Pension and life assurance

Annual and attendance bonuses

Salary and cost-of-living review

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Hightown is seeking an Assistant Support Worker at Stainton Court in Bushey, Watford. You will work with individuals to promote independence and dignity, providing personal care and help with daily life skills in a supportive environment.

No prior experience is required; a positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential. A full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle is required, and a care certificate or willingness to undertake a care qualification is expected.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Hold a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.
• Holds a care certificate or willing to undertake a care qualification.
• We provide full training and ongoing support.

Responsibilities

• Support with medication and personal care.
• Encourage life skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and budgeting.
• Organise trips and activities to promote independence.
• Assist with tailored support plans and risk assessments.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to learn

Compassionate & enthusiastic

Education

Care certificate

Job description

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

Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.

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.

Role

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 assessmentsHours: 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 helplineThe 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