Assistant Support Worker

Hightown Housing Association Ltd; Chesham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £20,982 per annum (30 hours)

33 days annual leave (pro rata)

Blue Light Card discounts

Workplace pension and life assurance

Annual performance bonus and monthly**

Job summary

Waterside is seeking a compassionate Female Assistant Support Worker to join our shared living home in Chesham. You will provide person-centred support, helping residents with personal care and daily living activities in a respectful, empowering environment.

This role requires a care certificate (or willingness to obtain one) and a full UK driving licence. Hoist training is mandatory, with support available for refreshers as needed.

Qualifications

• Holds a care certificate or willingness to undertake a care qualification.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Hoist training is required, with support to refresh or gain this skill if needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care in a dignified and respectful way.
• Encourage life skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and budgeting.
• Promote independence and help people achieve their personal goals.
• Follow individual support plans and risk assessments.
• Build positive, trusting relationships through collaborative working.

Skills

Driving licence

Hoist training

Education

Care certificate

Job description

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Position: Female Assistant Support Worker
Location: Chesham, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £20,982 per annum
Hours: Part-time (30 hours per week)

Are you passionate about making a real difference? Join our friendly team at Waterside, a shared supported living home for five adults aged 43-63. Each person has their own en-suite room, and we work together to create an inclusive, respectful environment where people feel valued, supported and empowered to live as independently as possible.

The Role

As an Assistant Support Worker, you will provide compassionate, person-centred support by:

• Assisting with personal care in a dignified and respectful way
• Encouraging life skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and budgeting
• Promoting independence and helping people achieve their personal goals
• Following individual support plans and risk assessments
• Building positive, trusting relationships through collaborative working

Hoist training is required, with full support provided to refresh or gain this skill if needed.

Shifts & Rota

You will work a two-week rolling rota:

• 07:00 - 15:00
• 14:00 - 22:00

You must be able to work every other weekend and complete sleep-ins as required by the needs of the service (Sleep-ins are paid at an enhanced flat rate of £52.78 per sleep-in).

About You

You are caring, reliable and motivated, with a compassionate approach and a commitment to working respectfully and collaboratively. Holds a care certificate or willingness to undertake a care qualification.

A full UK driving licence is essential.

Hightown Benefits

• £20,982 per annum (30 hours per week)
• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service (pro rata)
• Blue Light Card, access to discounts for national and local retailers
• Workplace pension and life assurance (three times annual salary)
• Annual performance bonus and monthly attendance bonus
• Long Service Awards
• 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.