Overview
Affinity Trust
* Location: Ilkley, West Yorkshire
* Hourly Rate: £12.25 per hour
* Type: Permanent
* Hours: Part-time
Job Introduction
* Location: Ilkley
* Hourly rate: £12.25 per hour
* Hours per week: Part time (30 hours)
* Training Provided: Full training provided. Opportunities to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
* Required: Being a driver with a full UK licence and access to a vehicle
* Sponsorship is not available for this position
For the role we are looking for someone who is flexible and willing to work across locations in the area of Ilkley, Shipley and Bradford. The shifts will generally include a late shift, sleep in followed by an early shift. This shifts may vary dependent upon place of working and will include some weekend working.
Our approach to support focuses on enabling independence and personal growth. For example, through activities like preparing a sandwich together, we help individuals gain confidence and independence. Our support workers guide them to navigate daily challenges and turn these moments into opportunities for empowerment and personal growth.
Who will I support?
Working with people with Learning Disabilities involves appreciating their own personal journeys. Each day is an opportunity to engage in activities, whether it's enjoying a walk in the park, visiting a favourite café, or pursuing personal interests. Your role is to inspire, support and promote independence while building a connection with them.
Responsibilities
* Provide support to individuals to navigate daily challenges and turn moments into opportunities for empowerment and personal growth.
* Be flexible to work across Ilkley, Shipley and Bradford locations; shifts may include late shifts, sleep-ins and early shifts; some weekend work.
* Assist with activities that promote independence and social engagement, such as walks, visiting cafés, and pursuing personal interests.
Benefits
We have a range of benefits that you can mix and match to suit you, such as:
* 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.
Ready to make a difference, one sandwich at a time? Join us in creating a world where everyone has the power to choose.
If you are offered a role with us, you will need to complete an enhanced DBS check. We will submit your application and pay for your check.
Please note that we are actively shortlisting candidates throughout the duration of the advert, interviews will be held as soon as possible and we will make an offer immediately if we find the right candidate. Apply without delay!
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:
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