Support Worker
- Employer
- Hightown Housing Association Limited
- Location
- AL1 3UD, St Albans
- Salary
- £22,758 pa
- Closing date
- 19 Jun 2022
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- Function
- Community and Customer Services, Care and support, Housing / neighbourhood management, Social Care, Supported / sheltered housing
- Seniority
- Assistant / coordinator
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organisation Type
- Housing association / RP
Job Details
About the Role
We currently have an opportunity for a full time (37.5 hours) Support Worker at Martin House in St Albans. Martin House provides 24 hours supported housing for up to 20 vulnerable homeless men (aged over 25 years) requiring a high level of housing related support.
We aim to provide accommodation and support to improve the quality of the resident`s 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.
3 week rolling rota working 10-6pm and 11-7pm shifts with 1 full weekend off in 3.
The role will involve the successful candidate providing floating support in the community for up to a year as well as supporting our service users at Hatfield Road.
We are looking for a caring andenthusiastic 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 individual`s 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
- £22,758 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: Sunday 19th June 2022
Interviews: Monday 27th June 2022
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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:
- Website
- http://www.hightownha.org.uk/
- Telephone
- 01442 292309
- Location
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Hightown House
Maylands Avenue
Hemel Hempstead
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP2 4XH
GB
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