Assistant Support Worker - Lord Alexander House
Are you passionate about helping others live their best lives? We're excited to offer full-time opportunities (37.5 hours per week) for Assistant Support Workers at our vibrant supported living service in Hemel Hempstead.
Located in the heart of town, close to shops and local amenities, our service offers 24-hour outreach and emergency phone support - ensuring tenants always feel safe and supported.
As an Assistant Support Worker you will;
Provide appropriate support to service users who are living in their own homes or in a supported housing setting to enable them to support their aspirations and maximise their independence.
You will not be providing personal care but your role will involve promoting life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and supporting with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
Build long lasting support relationships with people who will benefit from you "being the difference".
Follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual's needs.
Use of a car for work purposes during shift.
No Experience? No Problem - We'll Support You Every Step of the Way
You don't need previous experience in the care sector to thrive with us. We offer a structured induction, comprehensive training, and ongoing on-the-job support to help you succeed and grow in your role. You'll also have the chance to gain an accredited vocational qualification, opening doors to further opportunities within Hightown's wider care and support network.
We're looking for compassionate, proactive individuals who genuinely care about others and bring a common-sense, can-do attitude to everything they do. You'll need to be able to understand and respond to the needs and wishes of vulnerable adults, using a variety of communication methods tailored to everyone.
Work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working
Perform at least one sleep in per week as part of your shift (allowance of £51.Work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support
Be flexible in your approach to work and demonstrate resilience in a challenging, but rewarding environment
Have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with mental disabilities
It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence and are happy to do sleep-ins (minimum one per week).
Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
~£5 hour a week contract (£12.24 per hour)
~ We make sleep in payments of at least £51.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
~ Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us
~ Employee assistance helpline
Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered
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.