Supporting people to live great lives
At Affinity Trust, we empower people to lead meaningful lives on their own terms. As a support worker, you will play a key role in promoting independence and building social connections. Your support will make a real difference in their lives.
Who will I support? You will be supporting a variety of people who live in their own homes across Frome, Nunney and East Mendips. You will be engaging with a range of different activities in the community and around their homes. From cooking to budgeting, eating out to running errands this role will keep you busy.
How will I make a difference?
* You will adapt your support to fit what each person needs and wants daily.
* You will encourage people to make their own choices, big and small.
* You will help people to do things themselves to be as independent as possible.
* You will support people to build confidence and life skills.
* You will support people to be a part of their community, joining local clubs and connecting with friends and family.
* You will be understanding, allowing people to take their time and do things at their own pace.
* You will celebrate people’s achievements, no matter how small they might seem to others.
Responsibilities and Requirements:
* Training Provided: Full training provided
* Benefits: We will apply and pay for your enhanced DBS
* Required: Full UK driving licence and access to a car/vehicle/ Mileage paid (T&C’s apply) You will need some experience of working within Health & Social Care sector
* Sponsorship is not available for this position
If you're ready to make a positive impact and support others in achieving their goals, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
Equality and Recruitment:
Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
We’re committed to being Disability Confident and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
If you require any assistance to find out about current vacancies, making an application, or need any recruitment related documentation in a more accessible format please send an e-mail to: Recruitment@affinitytrust.org
We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received.
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