Support Worker - White Lion Road

About the Role We currently have an opportunity for a full time (37.5 hours per week) Support Worker to join our supported living service, White Lion Road, in Little Chalfont, Amersham. White Lion Road provides supported housing for six people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour. Each resident has their own self-contained flat with 24 hour support on site. One of the flats is used as an office for staff to support White Lion Road residents and provide a communal meeting place with a dining table and cooking facilities. The aim is to provide personalised one to one support to people living in their own homes to help them meet their full potential. As a Support Worker you will provide appropriate support to service users with their day to day needs, within their own home, which may be in a supported living scheme or in the wider community. This may involve providing assistance with personal care and promoting life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning. As a Support Worker you will 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 with a `can-do` attitude who are driven by the desire to make a difference and who have the ability to recognize the wishes and needs of vulnerable adults and communicate effectively using different methods according to people`s needs. 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. It is essential that you are able to work to a rota including weekends and bank holidays. You don't have to be a driver for this role but you must ensure you can reliably commute to the scheme in Amersham, HP7 9NR. 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 £25,350 per annum 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, please download the job description and click apply below. Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks. To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit SAFERjobs, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the SAFERjobs website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search. We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer