Job Description

Assistant Support Worker - Downshire Cottage

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Hourly Rate:

12.60


Join us at

Downshire

, a warm and welcoming 2-bedroom supported living service that's home to one adult with learning disabilities and social care needs. We provide 24-hour, person-centred support tailored to individual needs, ensuring comfort, dignity, and independence.


We're currently seeking

compassionate, confident, and capable Assistant Support Workers

to join our dedicated team. In this rewarding role, you'll assist with personal care, medication, health appointments, cooking, cleaning, shopping, and helping the individual stay connected with their local community. You'll also be a calm and dependable presence in emergency situations, always ensuring safety and wellbeing.

About You

No previous experience in care? No problem! We provide a

structured induction

,

comprehensive training

, and the opportunity to gain an

accredited vocational qualification

.


We are looking for people who are:

Passionate

, with a

can-do attitude

and a genuine desire to make a difference Able to

communicate effectively

and adapt to different needs Flexible and reliable, able to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays Committed to

equality, diversity

, and

person-centred support

Hightown Benefits:

Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary Mileage paid for car usage Fully paid DBS 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 Employee assistance helpline

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

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.