Assistant Support Worker's

Hightown Housing Association; Chesham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary £26,229 or £13.45 per hr

33-35 days annual leave

Blue Light Card discounts

Ongoing training and development

Pension & life assurance (3× salary)

Long Service Awards

Monthly Attendance Bonus

Annual salary and cost-of-living in

Employee assistance helpline

Job summary

Bridgewell, our new supported living service, is seeking an Assistant Support Worker to help adults with learning disabilities live confidently and independently. You will provide personal care, assist with daily tasks and participate in community activities to foster inclusion.

The role requires kindness, reliability and a calm, positive approach, with shifts including weekends and bank holidays. A sleep-in once weekly is expected, with a £52.78 allowance per sleep-in.

Qualifications

• Motivated to make a difference and support adults with learning disabilities.
• Ability to communicate well and adapt to different needs.
• Reliable and flexible with weekend/bank holiday shifts.
• Willingness to undertake a care qualification if not held.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care and daily tasks.
• Assist with medication administration and monitoring when required.
• Participate in community activities to promote independence and safety.
• Maintain professional boundaries and uphold positions of trust.

Skills

Full UK driving licence (manual)

Motivated

Good communication

Reliable and flexible

Education

Care certificate

Job description

Join us at Bridgewell, our new supported living service where adults with learning disabilities are supported to live confidently and independently in a warm, respectful environment. Our team works closely together to provide personalised, compassionate care that empowers each person to make their own choices and feel included in every aspect of daily life. We are looking for Assistant Support Worker's who bring kindness, reliability and a calm, positive approach. You will support with personal care, medication, daily tasks, and community activities, helping people build confidence and stay safe during unexpected situations. We are looking for people who are:

• Motivated and genuinely want to make a difference
• Able to communicate well and adapt to different needs
• Reliable and flexible (shifts include weekends/bank holidays: 7am-3pm, 9am-5pm, 2pm-10pm)
• Supportive of an environment where everyone feels valued and included

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) and hold a care certificate or be willing to undertake a care qualification.

Hightown Benefits

• £26,229pa or 13.45 per hour
• 33-35 days annual leave
• Blue Light Card - access to thousands of retailer discounts
• Ongoing training and development
• Pension & life assurance (3× salary)
• Long Service Awards
• Monthly Attendance Bonus
• Annual salary and cost-of-living review
• 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.