Hourly rate: £12.25 per hour
Full time (37.Training Provided: Full training provided. Opportunities to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
Required: Full UK driving licence would be beneficial but not essential
But for some people, making a sandwich is about so much more than just food.
It's amazing how something like preparing a sandwich can boost confidence and help the people we support to embrace life on their own terms.Our support workers guide them to navigate daily challenges and turn these moments into opportunities for empowerment and personal growth. We believe in support that makes a meaningful difference, because what we do matters.
Who will I support?
Working with people with learning disabilities means appreciating each person's unique journey. Every day brings a chance to enjoy activities together-like walks in the park, visiting favourite cafés, or exploring personal hobbies. You'll be supporting four gentlemen who each live in their own flats in Leicester and love getting out and about in the community with their mobility vehicles. A Full UK Manual Licence would be beneficial for this role.
Your role is to inspire and encourage independence while building strong, positive connections. You'll need to be available for a mix of shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and alternate weekends.
"Care Friends - our employee referral and reward app. You'll receive points which can be exchanged for extra money.
Wagestream - an app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, access to coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback and more.
Blue light card - we will reimburse your Blue Light Card membership which provides discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants.
Simply Health - Fully funded health cash plans giving you access to a 24-hour GP, money back on prescriptions, dental treatment, opticians and access to many more health benefits.
Vivup - spread the cost of home and electronics items, or a bike to cycle to work through fixed salary reductions throughout the year.
Buy and sell annual leave - transfer windows open twice a year.
Pension and Life Assurance - you'll be enrolled into our Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme.
If you are offered a role with us, you will need to complete an enhanced DBS check. Affinity Trust Support Worker Job Description & Person Specification.