Support Worker

Make a Difference Every Day - Join Westcroft

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

We are looking for someone with experience in a similar role who is caring, reliable, and proactive, with a genuine commitment to supporting others. You will be an effective communicator, adaptable to individual needs, and thrive as part of a supportive team while living our values.

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 requiredIf 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