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Assistant Support Worker
| Posting date: | 29 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,570.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 24570 - 24570 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 November 2025 |
| Location: | Stevenage, SG2 9YE |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | OCT20255428 |
Summary
Assistant Support Worker - Oxleys Road, StevenageFull-Time | 37.5 hours per week | Supported Living ServiceAre you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you have a caring nature and a desire to support others in achieving independence? If so, we would love to hear from you!At Oxleys Road, we provide a warm, supportive environment for adults living with mental health challenges. Our mission is to empower individuals to live independently and confidently within their community. We also believe in the importance of fun and fulfilment, offering a range of activities to keep life engaging and enjoyable.As an Assistant Support Worker, you will play a key part in helping individuals build essential life skills. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:Supporting with daily living tasks such as:Basic cooking and meal preparationLaundry and household choresBudgeting and shoppingTravel training and community accessEncouraging independence and confidenceWorking both independently and as part of a supportive teamFollow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual’s needs.Additionally, you will also be able to:Work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday workingPerform at least one sleep in per week as part of your shift (allowance of £52.78 paid)Work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we supportBe flexible in your approach to work and demonstrate resilience in a challenging, but rewarding environmentHave a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with mental disabilitiesIt 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).The BenefitsIn return for your hard work and commitment to our service users, we offer a considerable benefits package. This includes:Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service£24,570 pa for a 37.5 hour per week contractMileage paid for car usageFully paid DBSAnnual bonus based on satisfactory performanceMonthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salaryCommitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to WellbeingOngoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding supportWorkplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salaryEmployee assistance helplineAppointment 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.