Support Worker

Hightown Housing Association; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive living organization in Hemel Hempstead is hiring a Full Time Female Support Worker. This role involves helping individuals with learning disabilities live independently by developing personalized support plans and promoting life skills. The ideal candidate will have experience in care, a full UK driving licence, and a can-do attitude. Benefits include generous leave, pension scheme, and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Workplace pension scheme

Fully paid DBS

Ongoing professional development

Monthly attendance bonus

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work is essential.
• Ability to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays.
• Experience in the care or support sector is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs and develop personalised support plans.
• Promote independence through life skills.
• Provide personal care with sensitivity and respect.
• Support aspirations and help individuals achieve their goals.

Skills

Experience in the care or support sector

Effective communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Commitment to equality and diversity

Job description

Female Support Worker - St Barnabas (Supported Living)

We are currently recruiting for a full time (37.5 hours) Female Support Worker at our service, St Barnabas Court in Hemel Hempstead. The role is based in Hemel Hempstead with some travel to locations in St Albans.

St Barnabas provides supported living homes for people with learning disabilities. We have 8 supported living homes for people with 24-hour support on site provided. We also provide outreach support for people with learning disabilities in the community.

As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping people live independently and with dignity. As part of the role, you will:

• Assess needs and develop personalised support plans
• Promote independencethrough life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and budgeting
• Provide personal care with sensitivity and respect
• Follow and contribute to risk assessments and management plans

• Induct and assist in the mentoring of new staff

• Support aspirations and help individuals achieve their goals

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).

About you:

We are looking for someone with experience in the care or support sector, who brings a can-do attitude and a genuine desire to help others thrive.

You will also need to:

• Communicate effectively and adapt to different needs and preferences
• Be flexible and reliable, able to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays
• This role also includes one shift per week of completing a sleep in.
• Work well as part of a team and independently
• Be committed to equality, diversity, and person-centred care
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work which includes business insurance

We will support your development with a structured induction, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.

Hightown Benefits:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
• 25,857 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract or 13.26 per hour
• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
• Mileage paid for car usage
• 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.