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Mobile Support Worker - High Wycombe & Aylesbury

Employer
Hightown Housing Association Limited
Location
HP13 7FT, High Wycombe
Salary
£21,216 pa
Closing date
8 Jul 2019

Job Details

About Us

Hightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need, so our aim is to build new homes and to provide excellent housing and support.

We currently manage over 6,000 homes and employ over 1,000 full and part time staff from our head office in Hemel Hempstead. We have an annual turnover of £80 million and a development programme that will deliver around 400 new affordable homes each year.

About the Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for three Mobile Support Workers to join our team, who provide quality care and support to vulnerable adults with learning disabilities in various supported living services, across the High Wycombe andAylesbury areas.

You will be expected to work in a small number of services within the geographical area, spending a period of time in each and getting to know the service users and staff teams.

We are looking for passionate people who are driven by the desire to make a difference and deliver quality, person-centred support. The role will include taking an active role in enabling and supporting individuals to achieve and develop their own goals and to maximise their independence to the best of their potential.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will support service users with their day to day needs to enable individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives. This role will assist with:

  • Personal care needs
  • Mealtimes and social activities
  • Attending appointments and maintaining their health and wellbeing
  • Promoting skills and involvement including shopping and domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning

You will work with individuals to produce, update and implement support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a highly effective service that meets each individuals` needs, supports their aspirations and maximises their independence.

About you

You`ll be a caring an enthusiastic individual with a `can-do` attitude, who is driven by the desire to make a difference and have the ability to recognise and understand the needs of vulnerable adults with learning disabilities.

Desired qualities include:

  • Effective communicator using different methods according to the complex needs of those in your care
  • Previous experience working in care and support
  • Ability to work flexibly across a variety of schemes where the need is required, including working some evenings, weekends and bank holidays
  • Teamwork and flexibility are key to the success of the services we provide, as is clear commitment to equality and diversity
  • Empathy, resilience, outstanding personal qualities and a preference for working within a collaborative team environment

A valid driving licence with use of a car is essential for the role.

The Benefits

In return for your hard work and commitment to our service users, we offer a considerable benefits package. This includes:

  • Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days per year, rising with service (pro rata for part time hours) plus statutory bank holidays
  • £21,216pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract plus overtime and bonuses available on top of your basic salary resulting in an average salary of £24,000 plus bonuses
  • Plus potential £2,243.28 annual sleep- in payment (based on 1 sleep-in per night)
  • Comprehensive training and development support from day one with the opportunity to gain a recognised vocational qualification
  • Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
  • Monthly attendance bonus
  • Annual salary and cost of living review
  • Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Life assurance of three times your annual salary
  • Fully paid DBS
  • Employee assistance helpline
  • Mileage paid for car usage (25p per mile from the support base to the service deployed in)
  • Structured rota so you know your work pattern in advance
  • Regular support from your line manager and colleagues
  • Friendly and supportive team environment

If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please apply below.

Closing Date: Monday 8th July 2019

Interview Date: Tuesday 23rd July 2019

In accordance with CQC regulations, appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory DBS, reference and medical checks

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Company

Hightown is a charitable housing association transforming thousands of lives every year.

We do this by building hundreds of much needed new homes and providing care and supported housing services for a wide range of people. We have high ambitions, a principled approach and a dependable, flexible team that delivers.

We are a charitable association aiming to help people who cannot afford to buy or rent housing at market values. 
  
We currently manage over 7,000 homes (principally in Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire) and employ over 1,000 full and part time staff. We have an annual turnover of £90 million and a development programme that will deliver around 450 new affordable homes each year.

Mission 

Building homes. Supporting people.

Values

  • Put residents and service users first.
  • Treat people with respect
  • Be cost effective
  • Don't compromise standards or safety
  • Develop passionate and committed teams

Culture

Hightown’s aim is to provide as many homes as we can at below market rates and a wide range of housing and support for people who are vulnerable and/or disabled. Hightown’s history over more than 50 years shows our continuing focus on our strong social purpose.

We are rated highly for financial and operational performance; and have a high grading from the Regulator of Social Housing.
Hightown is committed to retaining its distinctiveness and its reputation for making projects happen which demonstrate Hightown’s values and contribution to society.

We believe that, by developing decent homes and supporting individuals to live with confidence, independence and choice, our work delivers a tangible positive impact for local communities

Please see our vacancies below:

Company info
Website
Telephone
01442 292309
Location
Hightown House
Maylands Avenue
Hemel Hempstead
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP2 4XH
GB

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