Care Support Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
Looking for a meaningful and rewarding job that makes a real difference to peoples lives?
Join our team of passionate people providing excellent care and making a positive impact!
Our mission is to support people to lead happy, positive lives within their home.
As a member of our team, you will have the unique opportunity to make a real difference to peoples lives through providing quality, person centred care.
We have part or full time opportunities as well as fully flexible bank roles. We have something to suit everyone and will discuss this during your application process.
You can choose a role with us within the following specialisms:
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
You will empower people to achieve their goals and develop their independent living skills by using your creativity, passion and determination. The support youll provide can range from support with shopping, activities, accessing education/employment, managing finances and tenancy sustainment. Providing personal care is required in some of our services.
Experience;
No experience is required but having the ability to really get to know those you support, be respectful, caring, listen to and understand someone`s aspirations & life preferences to support them to be happy & fulfilled is essential!
Hightown is a diverse workplace, and we care about your values, personal interests and your ability to learn. Our comprehensive training and ongoing support towards your development will ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to make a difference.
Whether you have professional or personal experience or are interested in a new career in social care or part time role as you study, if you are compassionate, determined and inclusive, we want to meet you!
Locations;
We have varied roles and shifts across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Bedfordshire regions.
Who we are;
Hightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. 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.
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,
- Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance,
- Monthly attendance bonus
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us.
How to apply;
Please apply online today to start the process, and we will be in touch with you with regards next steps.
All applicants will be required to demonstrate the right to work in the UK and successful candidates will need to undergo a DBS application.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Civic, Welfare & Social Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Care Support Worker roles across Hightown Housing Association's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Civic, Welfare & Social Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,255 - £24,141 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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