Bank Support Worker: Empower Independence & Community

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS paid

Job summary

Affinity Trust is recruiting a dedicated support worker in Whitstable (CT5) with additional shifts in Blean (CT2) and Herne Bay (CT6) as required. The role involves helping people live meaningful lives, promoting independence and social connections, and requires a car for travel between locations (driving licence advantageous).

Applicants should be ready to adapt daily support, encourage choice, and assist clients to become more independent while building confidence and community ties.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required (to be completed and paid for by us).
• Ability to travel between Whitstable, Blean and Herne Bay would be beneficial (car and full UK driving licence advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Adapt support to fit what each person needs and wants daily.
• Encourage people to make their own choices, big and small.
• Help people to do things themselves to be as independent as possible.
• Support people to build confidence and life skills.
• Support people to be part of their community, joining local clubs and connecting with friends and family.
• Be understanding and allow people to take their time and do things at their own pace.
• Celebrate people’s achievements, no matter how small.

Skills

Adaptability

Encouragement

Independence

Confidence

Community

Understanding

Celebration

Job description

Affinity Trust is recruiting a dedicated support worker in Whitstable (CT5) with additional shifts in Blean (CT2) and Herne Bay (CT6) as required. The role involves helping people live meaningful lives, promoting independence and social connections, and requires a car for travel between locations (driving licence advantageous).

Applicants should be ready to adapt daily support, encourage choice, and assist clients to become more independent while building confidence and community ties.