Assistant Support Worker

Hightown Housing Association; Easthampstead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Easthampstead is seeking an Assistant Support Worker to provide compassionate care for adults with learning disabilities. The role involves assisting with personal care, medication, and community engagement while ensuring safety and well-being. No prior experience is required, as training will be provided. Competitive salary, flexible shifts, and generous benefits, including annual leave and pension, are offered.

Benefits

33 days annual leave, rising to 35 with service

Workplace pension scheme

Fully paid DBS

Annual bonus based on performance

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Passionate with a desire to make a difference.
• Able to communicate effectively and adapt to different needs.
• Essential to hold a full UK driving licence (manual).

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with health appointments.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of those we support.
• Work shifts including weekends and bank holidays.
• Participate in at least one sleep-in per week.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Compassion

Reliability

Job description

Assistant Support Worker - Bridgewell

Full-time - 37.5 hours per week

Hourly Rate : £12.60

Join us at our new scheme, Bridgewell, a warm and welcoming supported living service where we support adults with learning disabilities and social care needs. Our dedicated team provides 24-hour, person-centred care tailored to each individual’s unique needs.

We are looking for compassionate, confident, and capable Assistant Support Workers to become part of our close-knit. In this rewarding role, you will help with personal care, medication, health appointments, cooking, cleaning, shopping, and community engagement. You will also be a calm and reliable presence in emergency situations, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of those we support.

About You

No previous experience in care? No problem! We provide a structured induction, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.

We are looking for people who are :

Passionate, with a can-do attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference

Able to communicate effectively and adapt to different needs

Flexible and reliable, able to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays (2-week rolling rota with shifts of 7am-3pm, 9-5pm & 2pm-10pm)

Committed to equality, diversity, and person-centred support. Please note: A minimum of one sleep-in per week is required as part of the role, with an additional allowance of £52.78 per sleep-in.

It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence (manual).

Hightown Benefits :

Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service

£24,570 for a 37.5 hour per week contract

Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary

Fully paid DBS

Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance

Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review

Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support

Employee assistance helpline. Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.

We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer