We currently have an opportunity for a full time (37.5 hours per week) Support Worker at our service in Fletcher Way, Hemel Hempstead.
As a Support Worker you will write 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.
Fletcher Way is a purpose-built supported living environment for adults with physical and learning disabilities in Hemel Hempstead. Our aim is to offer the residents the support that they need in a setting where they can live independently in their own home.
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-centred environment.
It is essential that you are able to work to a rota, have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Working as part of a dedicated team, your role as a Support Worker is to:
* Provide appropriate support to service users who are living in their own homes or in a supported housing setting to enable them to develop and maximise their independence (this may involve promoting life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning)
* Follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual`s needs
* Support their aspirations and maximise their independence
* Work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working
* Work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support
* Be flexible in your approach to work
About Us
Hightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need, so our aim is to build new homes and to provide excellent housing and support.
We currently manage over 9,300 homes and employ over 1,000 full and part time staff from our head office in Hemel Hempstead. We have an annual turnover of £120 million and a development programme that will deliver over 400 new affordable homes each year.
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
* £25,857 per annum (£13.26 per hour)
* Mileage paid for car usage
* Fully paid DBS
* Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
* Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary
* Regular support from your line manager and colleagues
* Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing
* Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding care
* Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
* 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 and Disability Confident Employer.