Location - 4 Old Barn, Gawcott
"Our residents do not live in our workplace, we work in their homes"
At Hightown, we are a housing charity that builds homes and supports people. In Gawcott, near Buckingham, Milton Keynes, we provide high-quality care and support to five vulnerable adults with learning and physical disabilities.
We are looking for new Support Workers to join our team who have the right values, behaviours, and attitudes to make a difference.
Who we are looking for
If you have previously worked in a care setting or health and social care field and have experience providing support to vulnerable people, then this role could be perfect for you. We are looking for passionate individuals driven by the desire to make a difference and create a person-centered environment.
You will need to be able to:
* Work shifts as part of a rota system, including weekends and bank holidays
* 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
About the role
We have a full-time (37.5 hours per week) role available. You will be working as part of a dedicated team to empower our service users to lead the life they want. You will assist individuals with:
* Mealtimes and social activities including music and art therapy
* Attending appointments and maintaining their health and wellbeing
* Promoting skills and involvement including shopping and domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning
* Personal care needs
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you or you want to have an informal chat, please contact us on (phone number removed).
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 encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered.
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
* £13 per hour
* Regular support from your line manager and colleagues
* 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
* Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us
* Access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for use at work
* Access to COVID-19 vaccinations
* Friendly and supportive team environment
* Employee assistance helpline
* Mileage paid for car usage
* Fully paid DBS
If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please download the job description and click apply below.
Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference, and medical checks.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Disability Confident Employer.
About Us
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 provide excellent housing and support. We currently manage over 9,000 homes and employ over 1,000 full and part-time staff from our head office in Hemel Hempstead. We have an annual turnover of £120 million and a development programme that will deliver over 400 new affordable homes each year.
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