Assistant Support Worker
Tring, Hertfordshire
£25,506 per annum
Full-time - 37.5 hours per week
Westcroft is a vibrant supported living service supporting adults with learning disabilities across three main buildings and community homes. Guided by our five core values, we work together to create an inclusive, respectful environment where people feel valued, supported and empowered to live as independently as possible.
The Role
As an Assistant Support Worker, you will:
Support with medication and personal care in a respectful, compassionate way
Encourage everyday life skills such as cooking, shopping and budgeting
Support activities and trips in the community
Follow individual support plans and risk assessments
Build positive relationships to help people achieve their goalsShift patterns include:
2:00pm-10:00pm + sleep-in (10:00pm-7:00am), followed by 7:00am-3:00pm the next day (15 hours total)
8:00am-4:00pm
11:00am-7:00pm
12:00pm-8:00pm
12:30pm-8:30pmPlease note: lone working is required, so confidence, responsibility and clear communication are essential.
About You
You are caring, reliable and proactive, with a genuine desire to support others and work in line with our values. You communicate well, adapt to individual needs and enjoy being part of a supportive team.
? Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle required
? At least one sleep-in per week (paid at a flat rate of £52.78)
? Weekend and bank holiday working required
If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Hightown Benefits
£25,506 per annum (37.5 hours per week)
33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
Blue Light Card, access to discounts for national and local retailers
Mileage paid for car usage
Workplace pension and life assurance (three times annual salary)
Annual performance bonus and monthly attendance bonus
Long Service Awards
Annual salary and cost of living review
Ongoing training and development
Employee assistance helplineWe will be shortlisting and interviewing on an ongoing basis so may close the vacancy early.
Appointments are subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference, and medical checks.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer
Salary description
£25506.00 - £25506.00 per year