Senior Support Worker

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Senior Support Worker
Tring, Hertfordshire
£28,899 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 corevalues, we work together to create an inclusive, respectful environment where people feel valued, supported and empowered to live as independently as possible.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will balance hands-on support with leadership and administrative responsibilities to help ensure the smooth running of the service.

We are seeking someone who brings:

• experience in the care or support sector
• a positive, can-do attitude and a genuine passion for helping others
• strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to individual needs
• flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays
• commitment to equality, diversity, and person-centred care
• a care certificate or willingness to undertake a care qualification

Shift patterns include:

• Working Pattern: Includes 2 admin days per week.
• Shift Times: 7:00am-3:00pm, 7:30am-3:30pm, 8:00am-4:00pm, 12:30pm-8:30pm and 2:00pm-10:00pm.
• Additional Requirements: Participation in the sleep-in rota (paid at a flat rate of £52.78)

About You

You are kind, adaptable and passionate about helping others thrive. With previous experience supporting people with learning disabilities, you communicate well, work collaboratively and bring a calm, reliable approach.

A full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential.

Hightown Benefits

• £28,899 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 helpline

The 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.