Female Support Worker - Frome, Somerset

Affinity Trust; Frome; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care organization in Frome is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist individuals in living independently. You will support daily routines and facilitate community connections while fostering a sense of autonomy. The role requires a full UK Manual Driving Licence, and offers both full-time and part-time hours with multiple benefits including Wagestream and a health cash plan.

Benefits

Wagestream

Blue light card reimbursement

Simply Health cash plans

Vivup salary reductions

Pension and Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Full Manual UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience in support work or caring roles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Adapt support to fit individuals' needs.
• Encourage people to make their own choices.
• Support individuals in community involvement.

Skills

Friendly and outgoing

Ability to support independence

Understanding and adaptability

Tools

Driving license

Job description

Hours per week: Full time (37.5 hours) Part Time hours or Weekends only

Training Provided: Full training provided. Opportunities to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Required: Full Manual UK driving licence and be willing to drive a mobility vehicle. 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?

We’re looking for a friendly, outgoing, and energetic Support Worker to join our team, supporting three wonderful ladies who live in their own homes in Nunney, near Frome. Your role will be to help them make the most of each day – from morning routines to fun outings like swimming, trips to Longleat, drama and storytelling groups, meals out, and much more.

At home, you’ll provide support with cooking, budgeting, and everyday tasks, helping to maintain independence and a happy home life. A Full UK Manual Driving Licence is essential, as you’ll be driving a mobility vehicle to get to activities and appointments. Shifts are available throughout the week (earliest start 7am, latest finish 10pm), We’re looking to cover shifts from Wednesday to Sunday, usually starting in the evening to help with dinner, followed by a sleep-in, and then a 7-hour shift the next day. Full-time and part-time hours are available, and weekend-only work can also be considered.

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 be 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.

What benefits will I have?

We have a range of benefits that you can mix and match to suit you, such as:

• Wagestream – an app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, access to coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback and more.
• Blue light card – we will reimburse your Blue Light Card membership which provides discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants.
• Simply Health - Fully funded health cash plans giving you access to a 24-hour GP, money back on prescriptions, dental treatment, opticians and access to many more health benefits.
• Vivup– spread the cost of home and electronics items, or a bike to cycle to work through fixed salary reductions throughout the year.
• Buy and sell annual leave – transfer windows open twice a year.
• Pension and Life Assurance - you’ll be enrolled into our Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme.

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’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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