Assistant Support Worker - Ashley Drive (£24,570pa)
About the Role
We currently have an opportunity for a full time (37.5 hours per week) Assistant Support Worker to work within our registered care home, Ashley Drive (Tylers Green, High Wycombe), where we provide support for six individuals with learning disabilities, some of whom are non-verbal and have physical disabilities.
Working as part of a dedicated team, you’ll support service users with their day to day needs to enable individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives. This will involve assisting individuals with:
mealtimes and social activities
attending appointments and maintaining their health and well-being
promoting skills and involvement including shopping and domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning
support in any other areas of their daily living.As an Assistant Support Worker, you’ll follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a highly effective service that meets each individual’s needs, supports their aspirations and maximises their independence.
About You
You`ll be a caring and enthusiastic individual with a `can-do` attitude, who is driven by the desire to make a difference and have the ability to recognise and understanding the needs of vulnerable adults with learning disabilities. Desired qualities will include:
Effective communicator using different methods according to the complex needs of those in your care.
Ability to work shifts as part of a rota system, including some weekend and bank holiday working
Teamwork and flexibility are key to the success of the services we provide, as is a clear commitment to equality and diversity
It is essential that you are happy to do sleep-ins. (an allowance for £52.78 per sleep in is paid)You do not need sector experience as we provide a structured introduction and comprehensive training to support you with your role, and you will have the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.
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
£24,570pa for a 37.5 hour contract
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
Employee assistance helpline
Mileage paid for car usage
Fully paid DBSPlease note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. 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 and references.
We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer