Female Support Worker
Tring, Hertfordshire
£26,853 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 a Support Worker, you will:
Create and follow personalised support plans
Promote daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning and budgeting
Support with medication and provide personal care with dignity
Contribute to risk assessments and management plans
Help residents achieve personal goals
Induct and mentor new staff as neededShift patterns include:
The role operates on a rota basis, with shifts including early, late and sleep-in duties. Typical shift times are: 07:00 - 15:00, 07:30 - 15:30, 08:00 - 16:00, 12:30 - 20:30, 14:00 - 22:00, plus sleep-in shifts as required.
Please 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
? Holds a care certificate or willingness to undertake a care qualification
? 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
£26,853 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 helplineThe successful candidate must always maintain appropriate professional boundaries and understand their responsibilities in relation to positions of trust.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical clearances.
We will be shortlisting and interviewing on an ongoing basis so may close the vacancy early.
We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer
Salary description
£26853.00 - £26853.00 per year