Job Introduction Location: Sheffield Hourly rate: £12.25 per hour Hours per week: Part time (20 hours). Training Provided: Full training provided. Opportunities to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care Required: Full UK driving licence & access to a car Sponsorship is not available for this position 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? Our Outreach team in Sheffield supports over 15 people living in their own homes. We're looking for flexible, open-minded, and resilient individuals who enjoy new activities and are passionate about helping others engage with their community. Being adaptable is key to thriving in this role. Some of the people we support enjoy going swimming and love animals, so individuals who share these interests would be a great fit. You'll be spending time travelling around Sheffield with the people we support, so having a Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car will help you make the most of those moments together. Shifts range from 3 to 15 hours and the typical shift patterns are between 07:30am - 22:00 and will include working weekdays and alternate weekends. If you're ready to make a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you! How will I make a difference? As a support worker you'll be there to lend a helping hand in a way that puts the person's needs first, this means: 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. What benefits will I have? 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'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. 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. We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received. 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 INDCEN Attached documents Affinity Trust Support Worker Job Description & Person Specification.pdf Recruitment FAQs.pdf