Support Worker
Support Worker - Mably House
We currently have an opportunity for a full-time support worker (37.5 hours) to join our homeless supported living service, at Mably House, in Hatfield.
Mably House provides supported housing for 35 residents. Mably house consists of 35 self-contained units, and each resident has their own self-contained flat with the support of staff from Monday to Friday. The aim is to provide personalised one to one support for a period of up to 24 months, with the goal of helping each resident move on successfully into independent accommodation.
As a support worker, you will support worker, you will play a vital role in helping people live independently and with dignity. As part your role, you will:
- Develop and review personal support plans and risk assessments.
- Promote independence through life skills.
- Complete and update PEEP (Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans) forms.
- Hold weekly sessions to monitor progress.
- Assist with benefit applications and financial management.
- Manage tenancies and conduct welfare checks.
- Signpost to partner agencies for additional support.
- Complete A&I reports and raise safeguarding concerns.
- Engage service users in activities and ensure document compliance with GDPR.
- Sign up new service users and perform other support worker duties as needed.
- Review support plans and complete move-on referrals.
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 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
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.