Assistant Support Worker

Posting date16 February 2026

Closing date18/03/2026 12:04:49

Salary£24,570 per hour

LocationHitchin, Hertfordshire

CompanyHCPA

Job typePermanent

HoursFull Time

Reference17893951

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**Regrettably we are not currently able to offer sponsorship opportunities**

About the Company

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 9,300 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.
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Are you passionate about empowering others? We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic Assistant Support Worker to join our team at Napier Close, a vibrant supported living service in Hitchin for individuals with learning disabilities.
Napier Close is more than a building, it’s a community. With 15 modern, self-contained flats and welcoming communal spaces, it’s designed to help residents live independently and thrive.

Why should I apply for this Assistant Support Worker job?

Hightown Benefits:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year (pro rata), including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
• £24,570 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract
• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
• Mileage paid for car usage
• 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

What does this Assistant Support Worker job involve?

Hours of Work:37.5 Hours Per Week - Shifts: 08:00 - 16:00 / 10:00 - 18:00 / 11:00 - 19:00 / 15:00 - 23:00 / 23:00 - 08:00

• Support daily life skills like cooking, cleaning, shopping, and budgeting
• Help with medication and wellbeing
• Organise fun trips and activities
• Promote independence and personal goals
• Build meaningful relationships that truly change lives

Am I the right person for this Assistant Support Worker job?

What We are Looking For:

• Full UK Driving Licence + access to a car
• Flexibility for sleep-ins (minimum one per week)
• Reliability and a passion for making a difference

**Regrettably we are not currently able to offer sponsorship opportunities**

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