Female Support Worker - Leicester (LE2)

Affinity Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Health & Social Care is seeking enthusiastic support workers in Leicester to empower individuals in their daily lives. Join the team and provide invaluable support, helping clients enjoy their favorite activities and promoting their independence while receiving comprehensive training and various benefits.

Benefits

Care Friends - employee referral and reward app

Wagestream - access to earned pay

Blue light card reimbursement

Simply Health - fully funded health cash plans

Vivup - salary deduction for home items

Buy and sell annual leave

Pension and Life Assurance scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities or similar roles is beneficial.
• Flexible to work various shifts including weekends.
• Passion for making a difference and helping individuals grow.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to prepare meals and navigate daily challenges.
• Encourage participation in activities such as theater trips, swimming, and social events.
• Promote personal independence and positive relationships.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Friendliness

Ability to promote independence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

• Training Provided: Full training provided. Opportunities to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

For most of us, making a sandwich is a task we don’t put much thought into— gather the ingredients, put them together, and enjoy! But for some people, making a sandwich is about so much more than just food.

It’s the opportunity to embrace independence.

It’s the joy of discovering new skills.

It’s thefreedom to makepersonal choices.

It’s amazing how something like preparing a sandwich can boost confidence and help the people we support to embrace life on their own terms.Our support workers guide them to navigate daily challenges and turn these moments into opportunities for empowerment and personal growth. Every sandwich made is a victory, proving that even the smallest tasks can lead to greater independence.

We believe in support that makes a meaningful difference, because what we do matters.

Are you enthusiastic and friendly, with a passion for making a difference? Join our team in Leicester (LE2) and support 10 individuals who each have their own flat and love living life to the fullest. From theatre trips and musicals to swimming, disco dancing, and days out, you’ll support them to enjoy their favourite activities and discover new ones.

Your role will involve promoting independence and building connections. You will be available to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and alternate weekends. If you’re excited about building connections, encouraging independence, and sharing in their interests, we would love to meet you.

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

What benefits will I have?

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

• Care Friends - our employee referral and reward app. You’ll receive points which can be exchanged for extra money.
• 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.

Ready to make a difference, one sandwich at a time? Join us in creating a world where everyone has the power to choose.

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.

If you require any assistance to find out about current vacancies, making an application, or need any recruitment related documentation in a more accessible format please send an e-mail to: [e-mail]

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