Assistant Support Worker

Assistant Support Worker - Ashley Drive (£24,570pa)

About the Role

We currently have an opportunity for a full time (37.5 hours per week) Assistant Support Worker to work within our registered care home, Ashley Drive (Tylers Green, High Wycombe), where we provide support for six individuals with learning disabilities, some of whom are non-verbal and have physical disabilities.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will support individuals with their day to day needs to enable individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives. This will involve assisting with:

• mealtimes and social activities
• providing personal carewith sensitivity and respect
• attending appointments and maintaining their health and well-being
• promoting skills and involvement including shopping and domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning
• support in any other areas of their daily living.

As an Assistant Support Worker, you will follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a highly effective service that meets each individual’s needs, supports their aspirations and maximises their independence.

About You

You will be a caring and enthusiastic individual with a ‘can-do’ attitude, who is driven by the desire to make a difference and have the ability to recognise and understanding the needs of vulnerable adults with learning disabilities. Desired qualities will include:

• Effective communicator using different methods according to the complex needs of those in your care.
• Ability to work shifts as part of a rota system, including some weekend and bank holiday working
• Teamwork and flexibility are key to the success of the services we provide, as is a clear commitment to equality and diversity

• It is essential that you are happy to do sleep-ins. (an allowance for £52.78 per sleep in is paid)

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

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
• £24,570pa for a 37.5 hour contract
• Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
• Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary
• Annual salary and cost of living review
• Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support
• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
• Employee assistance helpline
• Fully paid DBS

Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS and references.

We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.