Job Introduction Location:
St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex Hourly rate:
£12.54 per hour Hours per week:
Full time (37.5 hours) Part time also available Training Provided:
Full training provided and an opportunity to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care Required:
Full UK driving licence 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?
You will be joining our fantastic team supporting people with learning disabilities in their shared home in St Leonards on Sea. You'll be supporting them to do all the things they enjoy doing, like going to the cinema, Theatre and Bowling as well as spending time at home.
You will need to be available to work shifts flexibly across the week and some weekends, including sleep in shifts.
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?
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.
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'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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Attached documents Affinity Trust Support Worker Job Description & Person Specification.pdf Recruitment FAQs.pdf