Assistant Support Worker
Hightown Housing Association
£9174/annum Bonus, Training, Pension, Paid DBS
Berkshire, GU47 8DY, United Kingdom
Full time, part time, permanent
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About Hightown Housing Association
The Hightown Housing Association offers care services and supported housing. They operate across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire.
Job description from Hightown Housing Association
Make a Real Impact - Join Our Team at 223 College Road!
Position: Assistant Support Worker
Location: Sandhurst
Salary: £9,174 per annum
Hours: Part-time (14 hours per week)
Join our caring team at 223 College Road, a small, supported living home for adults with learning disabilities and a range of support needs. We work together to create a warm, inclusive environment where each person feels respected, understood and empowered to live as independently as possible.
The Role
As an Assistant Support Worker, you will:
Support with personal care in a dignified, compassionate way
Assist with medication, health appointments and daily living skills
Help with cooking, cleaning, shopping and community activities
Follow personalised support plans and contribute to risk assessments
Build trusting relationships and respond calmly to emergenciesAbout You
No previous care experience is needed - we offer full training, a structured induction and the chance to gain a recognised qualification.
You will bring a positive, flexible attitude, strong communication skills and a genuine desire to help others thrive. You value teamwork, inclusion and person-centred support, and can work shifts including weekends and bank holidays.
A full UK manual driving licence is essential.
Hightown Benefits
£9,174 per annum (14 hours per week)
33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service (pro rata)
Blue Light Card, access to discounts for national and local retailers
Workplace pension and life assurance (three times annual salary)
Annual performance bonus and monthly attendance bonus
Long Service Awards
Annual salary and cost of living review
Ongoing training and development
Employee assistance helplineWe will be shortlisting and interviewing on an ongoing basis so may close the vacancy early.
Appointments are subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference, and medical checks.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer
Job insights from Breakroom
Support workers
Support workers help vulnerable people to live independently
What you’ll do as a support worker:
- Check the needs and progress of the individuals you are supporting
- Help with daily tasks like budgeting, shopping and claiming benefits
- Provide physical care and support including, bathing, dressing, cooking and feeding
- Check and monitor health and help with medication
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Heavy lifting
- Helping with personal care
- Physical activity
- Emotionally demanding duties
- Wearing a uniform
- Night work
- Long hours
- Anti-social hours
- Cleaning
- Working alone
What employees say
Hours and flexibility
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Okay
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for support workers at the Hightown Housing Association to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
57% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2021 and September 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
Good
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for support workers to book a holiday at the Hightown Housing Association?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
73% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2021 and September 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Good
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for support workers to take sick leave at the Hightown Housing Association?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2021 and September 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do support workers think the Hightown Housing Association head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
100% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2021 and September 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
What the Hightown Housing Association employees say about their job
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Best thing
The support workers/care staff.
Worst thing
Get the rota less than a week in advance for the following week. Rarely more than 2 weeks at a time.
Report this reviewSupport worker at the Hightown Housing Association, November 2022
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Best thing
The money, staff and residents
Worst thing
The money(!), the hours, not getting paid for having to stay on unless it's 30min or more.
Report this reviewSupport worker at the Hightown Housing Association, February 2022
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