Female Support Worker - Lochgilphead

Affinity Trust; Lochgilphead; On-site; GBP 5,200 - 7,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Buy & sell annual leave

Access pay as you earn via Stream - 4

Wellbeing scheme

Fully funded health plan via SimplyH e

Blue Light Card reimbursement

Pension & Life Assurance

Job summary

Affinity Trust is seeking a compassionate Support Worker in Lochgilphead to help individuals live independent lives, support daily routines, and pursue activities that matter to them.

You will build trust, encourage participation, and work with a friendly team. The job offers full training with SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, a driving licence with access to a car, and a range of benefits including health cover, pension and wellbeing schemes.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to complete).
• Experience in care settings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support people to enjoy their daily routines and achieve their goals.
• Build trust, connection, and independence.
• Work with a compassionate, mindful and dedicated team.
• Assist with day-to-day tasks and personal care as required.
• Encourage participation in activities and community engagement.

Skills

Driving licence

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Location: Lochgilphead

Rate: £13.45 per hour

Hours: Part Time 7.5hrs

Training: Full training provided + SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Required: Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Sponsorship: Not available

How you'll make a difference

Support people to enjoy their daily routines and achieve their goals

Build trust, connection, and independence

Work with a compassionate, mindful and dedicated team

As a Support Worker at Affinity Trust, you will make a difference every day, supporting people to live their best lives, giving them confidence and choice. One day, it could be a trip to the supermarket, the next, supporting them in a new hobby. Your support means people can live more independently; in the way they choose. Ultimately, your support gives people the freedom to be themselves. A caring, reliable, and friendly support worker is wanted to provide person-centred support to an individual who enjoys cooking, arts and crafts, and getting out and about in the community. The role involves supporting them to live as independently as possible while encouraging participation in activities they enjoy and helping build confidence in everyday life.

Support will include assistance with day-to-day tasks such as managing post, attending appointments, shopping, meal preparation, and general household organisation, as well as providing some personal care in a respectful and dignified manner.

We provide complete training to enable you to provide the best support you can to people living with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health needs. However, we know that what is essential is your kindness, energy, and willingness to make someone's day brighter.

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

Our Benefits

• Buy & sell annual leave
• Access pay as you earn via Stream - https://stream.co/en
• Wellbeing scheme
• Fully funded health plan via SimplyHealth (GP, dental, optical)
• Blue Light Card reimbursement
• Pension & Life Assurance

A PVG check is required (paid for by us). We are committed to being Disability Confident, and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. If you require any assistance with finding out about current vacancies, making an application, or need our recruitment documents in a more accessible format, please let us know.