Compassionate Support Worker - Personal Care & Daily Living

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

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.