Bank Support Worker - Newbury, Berkshire

Affinity Trust; Newbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Trust seeks dedicated Bank Support Workers in Newbury to empower individuals with learning disabilities. You will promote independence, help build confidence, and foster social inclusion while adapting your support to each person's unique needs. With full training provided, you'll make a genuine impact in their lives.

Benefits

Full training provided

Enhanced DBS application covered

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities to promote independence.
• Adapt support to meet daily needs and choices.
• Encourage participation in community and social activities.

Skills

Adaptability

Encouragement

Understanding

Celebration of achievements

Community support

Job description

Job Introduction

• Location: Newbury
• Hourly rate: £12.43 per hour
• Training Provided: Full training provided
• Benefits: We will apply and pay for your enhanced DBS
• Required: Full UK driving licence and access to a car/vehicle preferred
• 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? Supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities 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.

We have a number of opportunities for Bank support workers to join our teams across Newbury providing support in our supported living locations. With a number of shifts on offer including, early, lates, weekends, and nights.

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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