About Us Hightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need, so our aim is to build new homes and to provide excellent housing and support. We currently manage over 9,000 homes and employ over 1,000 full and part time staff from our head office in Hemel Hempstead. We have an annual turnover of£120 million and a development programme that will deliver over 400 new affordable homes each year. About the Role We currently have an opportunity for a full time Support Worker at our service in Fletcher Way, Hemel Hempstead. Working as part of a dedicated team, your role is to provide appropriate support to service users with their day to day needs. 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 are driven by the desire to make a difference and create a person-centred environment. You will need to be able to work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working. 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, have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Benefits In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes: Generous annual leave allowance of33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service £25,350 per annum (£13 per hour) Mileage paid for car usage Fully paid DBS Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary Regular support from your line manager and colleagues Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding care Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary Employee assistance helplineAppointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks. Please 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. 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, expertadvice for a safer job search. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are a Disability Confident Employer.