Bank Support Worker - Goole

Affinity Trust; Goole; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Trust in Goole is seeking a dedicated support worker to empower people with learning disabilities and autism to live their life their way. The role involves getting to know what a great day means to each person and helping them stay independent, with a focus on dignity and choice.

Applicants must have a full UK driving licence and access to a car. An enhanced DBS check will be completed by us, and we guarantee to interview all applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Enhanced DBS check required (we pay for it).
• Experience or interest in supporting people with learning disabilities and autism.

Responsibilities

• Take time to understand what a great day means to the person you support.
• Adjust your approach to meet people’s needs and build on their strengths.
• Help build a supportive environment that enables individuals to thrive and live life their way.

Job description

Location: GooleHourly rate: £12.90 per hourHours per week: BankRequired: Full UK driving licence and access to a carSponsorship is not available for this positionMake a difference by supporting people to live their life, their waySupporting individuals with Learning Disabilities and Autism means embracing their unique journey. Every day brings new opportunities to explore interests, from a peaceful walk in the park to enjoying a favourite café or engaging in their hobbies. Your role is to empower and connect, helping them navigate life with confidence and independence.

What we can’t teach you, is the stuff that comes from within: That buzz you get when you celebrate someone’s wins – big or small. That natural sense of wanting to make someone’s day brighter. That understanding that climbing a mountain starts with a single step.

In essence, that’s what we are looking for from you. What does it mean to be a support worker?

In this role, you will:

• Take time to understand what a great day means to the person you support.
• Adjust your approach to meet people’s needs and build on both their strengths and your own.
• Help build a supportive environment that encourages everyone to thrive and gives them the freedom to live their life their way.

People are at the heart of everything we do and as a support worker you will embody our core values by:

• Working together
• Respecting the strengths and differences of the people you work with
• Communicating openly and building trust.
• Helping each other to provide the best support possible.
• Giving our bestBeing dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives.
• Whether the day was easy or tough, taking responsibility for your actions and focusing on what matters most to those who you support.
• Having courageBeing open to new ideas and approaches.
• Using creativity and flexibility to try different ways of helping others.
• Providing the most effective and adaptable support possible.

If you’re all about possibilities and interested to support someone in a way that is meaningful to them,

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.

Please note that we are actively shortlisting candidates throughout the duration of the advert, interviews will be held as soon as possible and we will make an offer immediately if we find the right candidate.

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.