Assistant Support Worker - The Trees
We currently have an opportunity for a full time (37.5 hours per week) Assistant Support Worker at our scheme, The Trees, in Drayton Parslow, Milton Keynes.
The Trees is a dedicated service that supports four adults with autism and learning difficulties. Our mission is to empower our residents to live their best lives by assisting them with every aspect of daily living. This includes providing personal care, organising and supporting outings, managing finances, attending appointments, administering medication, and ensuring a healthy and safe environment.
Due to the location of this scheme, it is essential for all staff members to own a Full Driving Licence and have access to a car.
As an Assistant Support Worker you will:
Provide appropriate support to individuals who are living in their own homes or in a supported housing setting to enable them to support their aspirations and maximise their independence.
Provide personal care with sensitivity and respect
Promote life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and supporting with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
Build supportive 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.It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car.
No Experience? No Problem - We will Support You Every Step of the Way
You do not 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 will also have the chance to gain an accredited vocational qualification, opening doors to further opportunities within Hightown’s wider care and support network.
We are looking for compassionate, proactive individuals who genuinely care about others and bring a common-sense, can-do attitude to everything they do. If you're driven by the desire to make a real difference in people’s lives, we want to hear from you. 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
Hightown Benefits:
Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
£24,570 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract
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
Employee assistance helplineAppointment 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