Support Worker - Culverton Court

Hightown Housing Association; Princes Risborough; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join their team in a supported living service. This role involves providing essential support to individuals with enduring mental health challenges, helping them lead independent lives. You will work collaboratively within a supportive team, assisting clients with daily activities and following personalized support plans. The organization values commitment to equality and diversity, making it a perfect fit for passionate individuals eager to make a positive impact. Join this friendly environment and grow your career while making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Annual bonus based on performance

Monthly attendance bonus

Ongoing professional development

Workplace pension scheme

Life assurance

Refer-a-friend scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee assistance helpline

Mileage paid for car usage

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support to vulnerable individuals in a care setting.
• Ability to work shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to service users with daily needs and life skills.
• Follow support plans and risk assessments to ensure individual needs are met.

Skills

Caring attitude

Experience in care settings

Teamwork

Flexibility

Commitment to equality and diversity

Education

Experience in health and social care

Job description

Support Worker - Culverton Court

About the Role

We currently have an opportunity for a full time (37.5 hours) Support Worker to join our supported living service in Princes Risborough which has twenty two flats for people with enduring mental health problems.

We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and experienced carers who enjoy helping others and seeing the difference their support can make to enable individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives.

Working as part of a dedicated team, your role as a Support Worker is to provide appropriate support to service users with their day to day needs within their own home, which may be in a supported living scheme or in the wider community. This may involve providing assistance with life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning. As a Support Worker you will follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual's needs, supports their aspirations and maximises their independence.

About You

If you have previously worked in a care setting or health and social care field and have experience of providing support to vulnerable people then this role could be perfect for you. We are looking for passionate people who are driven by the desire to make a difference and create a person-centered environment.

You will need to be able to:

• Work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working and sleep-ins
• Work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support
• Be flexible in your approach to work
• Have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with learning disabilities

Benefits

In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
• 12.72 per hour
• Regular support from your line manager and colleagues
• Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
• Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary
• Annual salary and cost of living review
• 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
• Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a 130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us
• Blue Light Card, giving you big savings on hundreds of high street brands, gym memberships, restaurants and cinema tickets.
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Employee assistance helpline
• Mileage paid for car usage
• Fully paid DBS

If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please download the job description and click apply below.

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.