About You
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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 support Hightown offers.
We are looking for passionate people who care about others and have a`can-do, common senseattitude to their life and who aredrivenby 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:
1. Work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working
2. Perform at least one sleep in per week as part of your shift
3. Work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support
4. Be flexible in your approach to work and demonstrate resilience in a challenging, but rewarding environment
5. Have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with mental disabilities
It is also 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:
6. Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
7. £21,255pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract
8. We make sleep in payments of at least £45.53 available in addition to your basic pay
9. Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
10. Mileage paid for car usage
11. Fully paid DBS
12. Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
13. Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review
14. Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support
15. Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us
16. Employee assistance helpline
Unfortunately at this time Hightown Housing Association cannot offer visa sponsorship and all applicants will need to demonstrate the right to work in the UK,