Female Support Worker - Loughborough LE11

Affinity Trust; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream pay app

Blue Light Card

Simply Health

Pension and Life Assurance

Job summary

Affinity Trust in Loughborough is seeking a part-time Support Worker to help people with learning disabilities, autism and other complex needs live independent, meaningful lives. You will tailor daily support, encourage choices and build confidence, visiting community activities and helping with everyday tasks.

You will receive full training, the role offers up to 30 hours per week, a starting hourly rate of £12.80 rising to £13.00 from 26 October 2026, and benefits such as the Stream pay app,

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license essential or preferred.
• Opportunities to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care.
• Training provided for the role.

Responsibilities

• Tailor support to each person’s daily needs and goals.
• Empower people to make their own choices.
• Encourage independence through everyday tasks.
• Build confidence and practical life skills.
• Help people stay connected to their community, friends and family.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Location: Loughborough - LE11
Hourly rate: £12.80 per hour (This rate will be increasing from £13.00 from 26th October 2026)
Hours per week:Part time (Up to 30 hours) & Bank
Required: Full UK Manual or Automatic Driving License essential or preferred
Training Provided: Full training provided. Opportunities to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
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'll help build confidence, encourage independence, and create meaningful connections.
Supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, mental ill-health, physical disabilities, and other complex needs means truly getting to know them, their stories, interests, and what matters most. One day you might be heading to the park, the next enjoying a favourite café or hobby. Your role is to motivate, encourage independence, and build genuine, trusting relationships every step of the way.

How will I make a difference?

• Tailor support to each person’s daily needs and goals
• Empower people to make their own choices
• Encourage independence through everyday tasks
• Build confidence and practical life skills
• Help people stay connected to their community, friends, and family
• Support at their pace with patience and understanding
• Celebrate every achievement, no matter how small

What benefits will I have?

• Stream – 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.
• Pension and Life Assurance – you’ll be enrolled into our Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme.

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.

Check out more opportunities on our careers page: https://www.affinitytrust.org/about-us/careers/job-search/

Please note that we are actively shortlisting candidates throughout the duration of the advert, interviews will be held as soon as possible and we will make an offer immediately if we find the right candidate.