Support Worker

6 Days Old

Support Worker

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at Old Barn, a registered care home in Gawcott, near Buckingham. As a Support Worker, you'll make a meaningful impact on the lives of the people we support, helping them achieve independence and live with dignity.

We offer round-the-clock care and support for four adults with moderate to severe learning disabilities, autism, and some physical disabilities. Our mission is to empower the people we support to live their best lives by assisting them with every aspect of daily living. This includes organising and supporting outings, managing finances, attending appointments, administering medication, and ensuring a healthy and safe environment.

As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping people live independently and with dignity. As part of the role, you will:

Assess needs and develop personalised support plans
Promote independence through life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and budgeting
Provide personal care with sensitivity and respect
Follow and contribute to risk assessments and management plans
Induct and assist in the mentoring of new staff
Support aspirations and help individuals achieve their goalsYou’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team that values collaboration and compassion.

About you:

We are looking for someone with experience in the care or support sector, who brings a can-do attitude and a genuine desire to help others thrive.

You will also need to:

Communicate effectively and adapt to different needs and preferences
Be flexible and reliable, able to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays
Work well as part of a team and independently
Be committed to equality, diversity, and person-centred care
Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for workWe will support your development with a structured induction, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.

Hightown Benefits:

Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service (Pro rata)
£15,513 pa for a 22.5 hour a week contract (£13.26 per hour)
Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review
Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support
Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us
Employee assistance helplinePlease note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered

Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.

We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer
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Location:
Gawcott
Salary:
£15,513 /annum Bonus, Training, Pension, Paid DBS
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Social Care

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