Job Description

Location - Pennyfields, Sandhurst

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 \xc2\xa3120 million and a development programme that will deliver over 400 new affordable homes each year.

About the Role

We currently have opportunities for full time and part time Assistant Support Workers to join our supported living scheme, Pennyfields, in Sandhurst. At Pennyfields we provide support for 4 men, with a learning disability or Autism, who live communally.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will provide support to the men with their daily living to increase their levels of independence. This involves a small amount of personal care but mainly focuses on helping to promote life skills such as shopping, managing budgets, cooking and housework. You will also support the men to gain skills akin to looking for work and gaining independence in the community.

Our service users are very active and like to attend various activities such as meals out, bowling and the cinema, as well as day trips and potentially holidays.

You`ll joina supportive teamwith a`can do` attitudewho engage with our residents to 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 maximises their independence.

You do not need sector experience as we provide a structured introduction and comprehensive training to support you with your role. You will have the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification if you wish to.

About You

We are looking for passionate people with an active attitude who are driven by the desire to make a difference.

You will need to be able to work shifts as part of a rota system which may include weekend and bank holiday working. We can accommodate full and part time hours.

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.

Experience is desirable but not essential.

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, pro rata.
• \xc2\xa310.90 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 \xc2\xa3130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us
• 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.

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We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We are a Disability Confident Employer.

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Hightown Housing Association