Support Worker

Support Worker - Westcroft (£25,857pa)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Wecurrently have an opportunity for a full time (37.5 hours per week) Support Worker to join our dedicated team at Westcroft, in Tring. Westcroft is a supported living service for individuals with learning disabilities across three main buildings and several community-based homes.

We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team in empowering people to achieve their personal goals and live fulfilling lives.

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 independence through 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 will 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.