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Care Assistant / Support Worker

Job Title: Support Worker
Reference Number: HCPA004367
Company Name: Hightown Housing Association - Oxleys Road
Shifts Available: Mornings , Evenings , Days , Nights , Weekends
Location: Stevenage
Type of Care Provider: Supported Living
Supporting individuals with: Mental Health
Pay/Salary: £25857 Per Year
Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours Per Week - Shifts: 07:00 - 14:00 / 14:00 - 22:00 + Some Weekend Work + Occasional Sleep-Ins
Driving Required: Yes
Contract Type: Full Time Contract

About the Company

 

We at Hightown Housing currently have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker at our supported living service, Oxleys Road in Stevenage. W are dedicated to supporting adults with mental health concerns, helping them develop the skills needed to live independently and safely within the wider community. We also believe in the importance of enjoying life, so we offer activities and provide entertainment for those we support.

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.

 

Why should I apply for this Support Worker job?

 

  • Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
  • an allowance for £52.78 per sleep in is paid
  • £25,857 pa for a 37.5hour a week contract
  • Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
  • Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary
  • 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
  • Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us
  • Employee assistance helpline
  • Mileage paid for car usage

Care Professional Academy Rewards include:  

  • Hertfordshire based Rewards 
  • Student Discount Packages 
  • Access to a Student Card - usually exclusive to university students!  
  • Care Professional Rewards: Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more.  
  • Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing.  
  • And a lot more... 

 

What does this Support Worker job involve?

 

  • 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 everyone’s needs
  • Support their aspirations and maximise their independence

 

Am I the right person for this Support Worker job?

 

  • Have a full UK drivers licence and access to a car for work purposes
  • 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
  • Have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with learning disabilities

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.