Job Introduction
* Location: Inverurie
* Hourly rate: £12.90 per hour
* Hours per week: Part time (20 hours)
* Training Provided: Full training provided and an opportunity to complete an SVQ In Health & Social Care
* Required: Full UK Manual Driving Licence and willing to drive a mobility vehicle
* Sponsorship is not available for this position
Sounds simple right.....?
For most of us, making a sandwich is a task we don't put much thought into- gather the ingredients, put them together, and enjoy! But for some people, making a sandwich is about so much more than just food.
It's the opportunity to embrace independence .
It's the joy of discovering new skills.
It's thefreedom to make personal choices.
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. Every sandwich made is a victory, proving that even the smallest tasks can lead to greater independence.
We believe in support that makes a meaningful difference, because what we do matters .
What has sandwiches got to do with it? Click here to find out:
Who will I support?
You will be supporting a young woman in her 20's who lives in her own home in Inverurie. Despite being a wheelchair user, she loves to spend a lot of time outside of the house and you will be focusing on maintaining her active lifestyle. You will need to be physically fit and proactive for this role. It is essential that you hold a Full UK Manual Driving Licence and be willing to drive her mobility vehicle to make the most of your time together. You will be available to work a variety of shifts, weekday evenings (5.30pm-10.30pm) and weekends (10am-6pm).Your role will involve taking the initiative to promote independence while building a meaningful connection with her.
What benefits will I have?
We have a range of benefits that you can mix and match to suit you, such as:
* 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.
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 PVG 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
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Attached documents
* Affinity Trust Support Worker Job Description & Person Specification.pdf
* Recruitment FAQs.pdf