Assistant Support Worker - Stevenage, United Kingdom - Appcastenterprise

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About the Role


We currently have an opportunity for a full time (37.5 hours) Assistant Support Worker at our service Oxleys Road in Stevenage, Hertfordshire which provides long term supported living for people with learning disabilities and mental health problems.


We are looking for
caringand
enthusiasticpeople who enjoy helping others and seeing the
differencetheir support can make to enable individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives.

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

  • 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 promoting life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning
  • Follow agreed 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


You do not need sector experience as 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
drivenby 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 peoples needs.


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 and take a positive approach to supporting people with learning disabilities


All applicants
musthold a valid UK driving licence, have access to a vehicle and be prepared to work a 24 hour rota including slee p ins.

**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
- £19,500 pa (£10 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
  • Referafriend 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 COVID19 vaccinations
  • Friendly and supportive team environment
  • Employee assistance helpline
  • Mileage paid for car usage
  • Fully paid DBS


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