Assistant Support Worker
Job in
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-08-03
Listing for:
Hightown Housing Association
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-03
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Home Care, Caregiver, Direct Support Professional/ Direct Care
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position:
Assistant Support Worker
Location:
Stevenage
Salary: £26,229 per annum
Hours:
Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you have a caring nature and a desire to support others in achieving independence? If so, we would love to hear from you!
At Oxleys Road, we provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for adults living with mental health challenges. We empower people to live as independently as possible, treating everyone with respect and compassion while working collaboratively to help them achieve their goals. We also offer a range of activities and community opportunities that make life engaging, enjoyable and fulfilling.
About the Role
As an Assistant Support Worker, you will:
Support daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and budgeting
Assist with medication and promote wellbeing
Organise activities and community trips
Encourage independence and support personal goals
Build positive, trusting relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues to provide high-quality support
What We Are Looking For
Full UK driving licence and access to a car
Flexibility to undertake sleep-ins (minimum one per week)
A reliable, caring and inclusive individual who is passionate about helping others achieve their potential and make a positive difference in their lives.
Shifts include:
3pm-11pm + sleep-in (11pm-8am) + 8am-4pm
8am - 4pm
9am - 5pm
1pm - 9pm
Hightown Benefits
£26,229 per annum (37.5 hours per week)
33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
Blue Light Card, access to discounts for national and local retailers
Mileage paid for car usage
Workplace pension and life assurance (three times annual salary)
Annual performance bonus and monthly attendance bonus
Annual salary and cost of living review
Ongoing training and development
Employee assistance helpline
The successful candidate must always maintain appropriate professional boundaries and understand their responsibilities in relation to positions of trust.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical clearances.
We will be shortlisting and interviewing on an ongoing basis so may close the vacancy early.
We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer
Additional Information / Benefits
Bonus, Training, Pension, Paid DBS
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