Support Worker (Social Care)

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Job description

Job details
Posting date: 22 November 2021
Salary: £22,095 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 06 December 2021
Location: St. Albans, Hertfordshire
Company: Hightown Housing Association
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: St Albans

Summary
About the Role

We currently have an opportunity for a full time (37.5 hours) Support Worker at Kent House in St Albans. Kent House provides supported housing for up to 20 vulnerable homeless people requiring a high level of housing related support.

We aim to provide accommodation and support to improve the quality of the residents lives and develop skills towards independent living in the future. Residents are issued with a licence agreement. This sets out their rights and responsibilities as a resident.

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic person who enjoys helping others and seeing the difference their support can make to fulfilling lives.

Working as part of a dedicated team, your role as a Support Worker is to:

Provide appropriate support to residents with their day to day needs, within their own home, which may be in a supported living scheme or in the wider
Write support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individuals needs, supports their aspirations and maximises their independence
About You

If you have previously worked in a care setting or health and social care field and have experience of providing support to vulnerable people then this role could be perfect for you!

We are looking for passionate people who are driven by the desire to make a difference and create a person-centred environment and people who are driven by the desire to make a difference with the ability to recognise the wishes and needs of vulnerable adults.

You will need to be able to:

Work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working
Work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support
Be flexible in your approach to work
Have a commitment to equality and diversity
Take a positive approach to supporting people
It is essential that you are able to work to a rota and have a driving license and access to a vehicle for work.

The 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
£22,095 pa for a 37.5hour a week contract
Regular support from your line manager and colleagues
Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary
Annual salary and cost of living review
Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing
Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support
Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us
Access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for use at work
Access to COVID-19 vaccinations
Friendly and supportive team environment
Employee assistance helpline
Mileage paid for car usage
How to Apply

To apply for this position please apply below.

Closing date: Monday 6th December 2021

Interviews: Tuesday 14th December 2021

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Covid-19 Information

During the pandemic we are following Government guidance regarding reducing transmission rates.

This means we are taking every precaution to keep you and everyone involved safe during the recruitment process. It also means that if legislative or other requirements change in the future, we may need to make vaccination mandatory for staff joining us. These matters can be discussed at interview.

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