Assistant Support Worker - Lord Alexander House

About the Role

We currently have opportunities for full time (37.5 hours) Assistant Support Workers at our supported living service, Lord Alexander House, in Hemel Hempstead.

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic individual who enjoys helping others and seeing the difference their support can make to enable individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives.

Based in the heart of Hemel Hempstead, near shops and local amenities you will work alongside a small dedicated and supportive team providing support for people with mental health concerns. Each tenant has their own self-contained purpose built flat and we provide 24 hour outreach via access to emergency phone support.

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.
• Need to have a full UK drivers licence.
• Use of a car for work purposes during shift.

About You;

You do not need sector experience as we provide a structured induction, comprehensive training and on the job support to enable you to excel within your role and you will have the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification as well as gain experience and exposure to the wider care and support Hightown offers.

We are looking for passionate people who care about others and have a can-do, common sense attitude to their life and who are driven by the desire to make a difference to real lives. You will have the ability to recognise the wishes and needs of vulnerable adults and communicate effectively using different methods according to peoples needs.

Additionally you will also be able to:

• 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 51.78 paid)
• 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).

About Us

At Hightown, we re a charitable housing association that builds homes and supports people. We provide affordable homes and a wide range of care and supported housing services across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. Our aim is to deliver demonstrable social value and impact in all of our activities.

Hightown 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
• 23,400 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract ( 12 per hour)
• We make sleep in payments of at least 51.78 (in addition to your basic pay)
• 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

If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please download the job description and click apply below.

Please 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, reference and medical checks.

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