Assistant Support Worker
We currently have a Part Time (30 Hours) Assistant Support Worker position available at our registered care home in Hoddesdon.
Haselwood Avenue is a supported living service for adults with learning disabilities. We provide personalised support that includes personal care, hoisting, meal preparation, and assistance with medication, ensuring every individual feels valued and respected.
What You Will Do
As an Assistant Support Worker, you will play a vital role in empowering individuals to live as independently as possible. Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting with personal care in a way that upholds dignity and respect.
Assisting with the safe administration of medication.
Encouraging and teaching life skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and budgeting to promote independence.
Organising trips to local amenities, helping residents feel included in their community.
Supporting residents to achieve personal goals and aspirations.
Following tailored support plans and risk assessments to ensure safety and wellbeing.You will work collaboratively with colleagues and residents, building meaningful relationships that make a real difference. Your role is not only about providing care but also about fostering confidence and inclusion, enabling individuals to thrive in their own homes or supported housing.
What We Offer
We provide a structured induction, comprehensive training, and ongoing support to help you succeed and grow in your role. You will also have the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification, opening doors to further development within Hightown’s care and support network.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking compassionate, proactive individuals who genuinely care about others and bring a positive, can-do attitude to everything they do. You will need to understand and respond to the needs and wishes of vulnerable adults, using a variety of communication methods tailored to each person. If you are motivated by the desire to empower others and create an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, we would love to hear from you.
Please note: You must be comfortable working shifts to be considered for this role.
Hightown Benefits
Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service.
£19,656 per annum for a 30-hour week contract (£12.60 per hour).
Blue Light Card: Access to discounts for National and Local retailers
Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary.
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 proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer