Company:
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Location: High Wycombe
Closing Date: 22/10/2024
Salary: £12 - £13 Per Hour
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
We have various Care Assistants and Support workers vacancies across the High Wycombe, Amersham and Aylesbury area and we will be running a recruitment interview day on 22nd October 2024 in High Wycombe for all our schemes below. (recent applicants need not reapply).
About the Role
All our schemes below provide supported living for individuals with learning disabilities. We are looking for caring, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy helping others and seeing the difference their support can make to enable individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
We have vacancies in the current locations, (full and part time from 22.5 hours to 37.5 hours p/w);
High Wycombe;
Grove Gardens, HP13 7FU
Ashley Drive, HP10 8BQ
Cressex Road, HP12 7DR
Amersham;
White Lion Road, HP7 9NR
Aylesbury;
Trinity Court, HP19 8AB
Aplin Road, HP21 9BU
Working shifts and as part of a dedicated team, you will be following agreed support plans to ensure we are providing a service that meets each individual’s needs and supports their aspirations. Our Care Assistants will follow risk assessment as well as contribute to risk management planning. As part of the role you will also be responsible for providing personal care to our residents who have learning disabilities.
We also have Support Worker roles available for people with current or previous experience at this level.
About you
We provide a structured induction and comprehensive training to support you with your role and you will have the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.
We are looking for passionate people who with a `can-do` attitude who are driven by the desire to make a difference and who have the ability to recognise the wishes and needs of vulnerable adults and communicate effectively using different methods according to people`s needs.
You will need to be able to work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working. You must be able to work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support and be flexible in your approach to work. You will have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with learning disabilities.
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.
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
£12 or £13 per hour
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
Friendly and supportive team environment
Employee assistance helpline
Mileage paid for car usage
Fully paid DBS
If you are interested in joining our friendly team and providing excellent care and support to our residents, please apply online asap as are screening on a continual basis and we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of good quality candidates, so don't delay apply now to be considered for our event on 22nd October 2024.
Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.
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