Support Worker - Amina House
| Posting date: | 15 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | 13 - 13 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 May 2024 |
| Location: | High Wycombe, HP12 4AE |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | APR20247141 |
Summary
About Us
Hightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. 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.
We currently manage over 8,000 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.
About the Role
We currently have an opportunity for a part time (32.5 hours) Support Worker to join our supported living service in High Wycombe. Amina House provides six purpose built 1 bedroom flats for people aged 18-65 with mental health problems who want to gain the skills to live more independently.
Working as part of a dedicated team, your role as a Support Worker is to provide appropriate support to service users with their day to day needs, within their own home, which may be in a supported living scheme or in the wider community. This will involve administering personal care and ordering medication, organizing activities to include social inclusion and supporting the residents on day trips out.
As a Support Worker you will follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual`s needs, supports their aspirations and maximizes their independence.
About You
If you have previously worked in a care setting or health and social care field and have experience of providing support to vulnerable people then this role could be perfect for you. We are looking for passionate people who are driven by the desire to make a difference and create a person-centred environment.
We are looking for passionate people who with a `can-do` attitude who are driven by the desire to make a difference and who have the ability to recognize the wishes and needs of vulnerable adults and communicate effectively using different methods according to people`s needs.
You will need to be able to work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working. You must be able to work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support and be flexible in your approach to work. You will have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with learning disabilities.
The Benefits
In return for your hard work and commitment to our service users, we offer a considerable benefits package. This includes:
Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days per year, plus statutory bank holidays, rising with service (pro rata for part time hours)
£13 per hour plus overtime and bonuses available on top of your basic salary
Comprehensive training and development support from day one with the opportunity to gain a recognised vocational qualification
Regular support from your line manager and colleagues
Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
Monthly attendance bonus
Annual salary and cost of living review
Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing
Workplace pension scheme
Life assurance of three times your annual salary
Fully paid DBS
Friendly and supportive team environment
Employee assistance helpline
Mileage paid for car usage
Structured rota so you know your work pattern in advance
If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please complete an application form via the link below.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Disability Confident Employer.
In accordance with CQC regulations, appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory DBS, reference and medical checks.
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