Female Bank Support Worker

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Leicester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS paid

Full training provided

Job summary

Affinity Trust are seeking a dedicated support worker in Leicester. You will assist residents across three flats, promote independence, and help with daily tasks while fostering social connections. Training is provided and an enhanced DBS is funded by us.

Applicants should be friendly, confident, and able to engage people with warmth. DBS checks will be completed if offered the role. This position is based on bank shifts at the Leicester site.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support roles preferred.
• Ability to adapt to varied individuals' needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Support 9 individuals across three flats in Leicester (LE4).
• Promote independence and encourage community involvement.
• Provide companionship and assist with daily tasks and activities.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Confidence

Job description

Job Introduction

• Location: Leicester (LE4)
• Hourly rate: £12.75 per hour
• Hours per week: Bank
• 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 their lives.

Who will I support?

You will support 9 people living in their own flats in Leicester, across three floors (Please note, there is no lift). The people we support are independent and have their own unique interests, like gaming, anime, WWE wrestling, gardening, and Disney.

They enjoy activities at home and going out for shopping or appointments. During your shift, you will help different people, encourage their independence, and build good relationships. We are looking for friendly, confident, and bubbly staff with a good sense of humour who can help make each day enjoyable.

Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

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 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.

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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