Assistant Support Worker

Hightown; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Blue Light Card discounts

Workplace pension

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

Kite House in High Wycombe is seeking an Assistant Support Worker to provide person-centred support to help residents live independently. You will assist with medication, appointments and daily living tasks, and help residents participate in community activities.

We value compassion, reliability and proactivity, and a willingness to work weekends and bank holidays. A Full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, reliable and proactive.
• Able to work collaboratively and empower residents.
• Hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have access to a car.
• Willing to work weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to help residents live independently.
• Assist with medication, appointments and daily living tasks.
• Support residents in community activities and social engagement.

Skills

Medication support

Daily living tasks

Community activities

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Make a Real Impact - Join Our Team at Kite House!

Position: Assistant Support Worker

Location: High Wycombe

Salary: £26,229 per annum

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Join our friendly team at Kite House, a supported living service for people with learning disabilities. You will provide person-centred support to help residents live independently, including assisting with medication, appointments, daily living tasks and community activities.

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, reliable and proactive, with a commitment to treating people with respect, working collaboratively and empowering individuals to achieve their goals.

Shifts

• 7am-3pm
• 2pm-10pm
• Sleep-ins as required (for sleep-ins you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £52.78)

About You

You are caring, reliable and proactive, with good communication skills and the ability to adapt to different needs. You value teamwork and inclusion, and you are happy to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays.

It is essential that you hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have access to a car.

Hightown Benefits

• £26,229 per annum (37.5 hours per week)
• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
• 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
• 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