Bank Support Worker - Dover, Kent

Affinity Trust; Dover; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Trust seeks a dedicated Support Worker to empower individuals to lead meaningful lives. In this role, you'll provide tailored support, encourage personal choices and independence, and foster community connections while making a genuine difference in their lives. Training and support will be provided.

Benefits

Full training provided

Payment for enhanced DBS check

Qualifications

• Ability to adapt support to fit individual needs.
• Encouragement of independence and choice.
• Support for building confidence and life skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence and social connections for individuals.
• Encourage participation in community activities and clubs.
• Celebrate individuals' achievements and assist with daily tasks.

Skills

Energy

Enthusiasm

Resilience

Proactive attitude

Job description

• Training Provided: Full training provided
• Benefits: We will apply and pay for your enhanced DBS
• 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 someone's life.

Who will I support?

You will be supporting an independent gentleman who lives in his own bungalow in Dover, Kent. He leads an active lifestyle and enjoys a variety of activities, including scenic walks, leisurely drives, football, and lively discos. To thrive in this role, you’ll need to bring plenty of energy, enthusiasm, and resilience, embracing each day with a positive and proactive attitude. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves being active and making a meaningful difference.

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 adaptyour 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 buildconfidence 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 celebratepeople’s achievements, no matter how small they might seem to others.

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.

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.

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