Support Worker

Hightown Housing Association • Full-time • Remote (Hemel Hempstead, England, GB) • £25,857 / year • 2d ago

Female Support Worker - St Barnabas (Supported Living)

We are currently recruiting for a full time (37.5 hours) Support Worker at our service, St Barnabas Court in Hemel Hempstead. The role is based in Hemel Hempstead with some travel to locations in St Albans.

St Barnabas provides supported living homes for people with learning disabilities. We have 8 supported living homes for people with 24-hour support on site provided. We also provide outreach support for people with learning disabilities in the community.

As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping people live independently and with dignity. As part of the role, you will:

Assess needs and develop personalised support plans
Promote independencethrough life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and budgeting
Provide personal care with sensitivity and respect
Follow and contribute to risk assessments and management plans

Induct and assist in the mentoring of new staff

Support aspirations and help individuals achieve their goals

You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team that values collaboration and compassion.

About you:

We are looking for someone with experience in the care or support sector, who brings a can-do attitude and a genuine desire to help others thrive.

You will also need to:

Communicate effectively and adapt to different needs and preferences
Be flexible and reliable, able to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays
This role also includes one shift per week of completing a sleep in.
Work well as part of a team and independently
Be committed to equality, diversity, and person-centred care
Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work which includes business insurance

It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence, have access to a vehicle for work purposes and are happy to do sleep-ins. (an allowance for £52.78 per sleep in is paid)

We will support your development with a structured induction, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.

Hightown Benefits:

Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
£25,857 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract or £13.26 per hour
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 helpline

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.

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