Assistant Support Worker

Assistant Support Worker - Grove Gardens Flats

We currently have an opportunity for a full time (37.5 hours) Assistant Support Worker at our scheme Grove Garden Flats in High Wycombe providing supported living for individuals with learning disabilities.

This property is adjoined to Grove Gardens Studios and comprises of six one-bedroom flats and 8 studio flats. They are home to 14 male and female residents between the ages of 24 and 55, and the individuals living within the service attend a range of day services and community opportunities.

What You will Do:

As an Assistant Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping individuals live as independently as possible. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Aid with the daily administration of medication
• Supporting with personal care in a dignified and respectful way
• Encouraging life skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and budgeting
• Organise trips to local amenities
• Promoting independence and helping residents achieve their personal goals
• Following tailored support plans and risk assessments to ensure safety and wellbeing

As an Assistant Support Worker you will;

• Provide appropriate support to service users who are living in their own homes or in a supported housing setting to enable them to support their aspirations and maximise their independence.
• Build long lasting support relationships with people who will benefit from you "being the difference".
• Follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual’s needs.

It is essential that you have a Full UK Driving Licence.

No Experience? No Problem - We’ll Support You Every Step of the Way

You do not need previous experience in the care sector to thrive with us. We offer a structured induction,comprehensive training, and ongoing on-the-job support to help you succeed and grow in your role. You’ll also have the chance to gain an accredited vocational qualification, opening doors to further opportunities within Hightown’s wider care and support network.

Hightown Benefits:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
• £24,570pa for a 37.5 hour per week contract
• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
• Mileage paid for car usage
• Fully paid DBS
• Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
• Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review
• Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support
• Employee assistance helpline

Appointment 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.