Assistant Support Worker

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

Job summary

A supportive organization for mental health is looking for an Assistant Support Worker in Stevenage to help individuals build essential life skills. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks, working both independently and in teams, and managing shift work, including sleep-ins. Competitive salary along with a generous benefits package including annual leave, bonuses, and ongoing professional development is offered.

Benefits

Generous annual leave of 33 days

Mileage paid for car usage

Fully paid DBS

Annual bonus based on performance

Workplace pension and life assurance

Employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Essential to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work.
• Must be willing to perform sleep-ins (additional allowance paid).

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living tasks like cooking, laundry, and budgeting.
• Work both independently and as part of a team.
• Follow support plans and risk assessments for individual needs.
• Participate in shift work including weekends and bank holidays.

Skills

Caring nature

Ability to support independence

Flexibility in approach

Commitment to equality and diversity

Resilience in challenging environments

Job description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Do you have a caring nature and a desire to support others in achieving independence? If so, we would love to hear from you!

At Oxleys Road, we provide a warm, supportive environment for adults living with mental health challenges. Our mission is to empower individuals to live independently and confidently within their community. We also believe in the importance of fun and fulfilment, offering a range of activities to keep life engaging and enjoyable.

As an Assistant Support Worker, you will play a key part in helping individuals build essential life skills. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Supporting with daily living tasks such as basic cooking and meal preparation, laundry and household chores, budgeting and shopping, travel training and community access, encouraging independence and confidence.
• Working both independently and as part of a supportive team.
• Following agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual's needs.

Additionally, you will also be able to:

• Work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working.
• Perform at least one sleep in per week as part of your shift (allowance of £52.78 paid).
• Work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support.
• Be flexible in your approach to work and demonstrate resilience in a challenging, but rewarding environment.
• Have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with mental disabilities.

It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence, have access to a vehicle for work purposes and are happy to do sleep‑ins. (An allowance for £52.78 per sleep in is paid).

The Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service.
• £24,570 pa for a 37.5 hour per week contract.
• Mileage paid for car usage.
• Fully paid DBS.
• Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance.
• Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary.
• Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing.
• Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support.
• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary.
• Employee assistance helpline.

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