Support Worker

Support Worker - White Lion Road

We currently have opportunities for a full time (37.5 hours per week) & part time (22.5 hours per week) Support Worker to join our supported living service, White Lion Road, in Little Chalfont, Amersham.

White Lion Road provides supported housing for six people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour. Each resident has their own self-contained flat with 24-hour support on site. One of the flats is used as an office for staff to support White Lion Road residents and provide a communal meeting place with a dining table and cooking facilities. The aim is to provide personalised one to one support to people living in their own homes to help them meet their full potential.

As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping people live independently and with dignity. As part of the role, you will:

• Assess needs and develop personalised support plans
• Promote independencethrough life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and budgeting
• Provide personal care with sensitivity and respect
• Follow and contribute to risk assessments and management plans

• Induct and assist in the mentoring of new staff

• Support aspirations and help individuals achieve their goals

You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team that values collaboration and compassion.

About you:

We are looking for someone with experience in the care or support sector, who brings a can-do attitude and a genuine desire to help others thrive.

You will also need to:

• Communicate effectively and adapt to different needs and preferences
• Be flexible and reliable, able to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays
• Work well as part of a team and independently
• Be committed to equality, diversity, and person-centred care
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work

It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence, have access to a vehicle for work purposes and are happy to do sleep-ins. (an allowance for £52.78 per sleep in is paid)

We will support your development with a structured induction, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.

Hightown Benefits:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
• £25,857 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract or £13.26 per hour
• 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.