Female Support Worker - March

Affinity Trust; March; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream app

Blue Light Card

Simply Health

Buy and Sell Annual Leave

Pension and Life Assurance

Job summary

Affinity Trust in Doddington, March, is seeking a dedicated support worker to help three adults living in a shared home. You will promote independence, build social connections, and tailor support to each person’s needs, preferences, and pace.

The role includes driving one’s own mobility vehicle to participate in community activities, with full training provided and NVQ Level 2 opportunities; sponsorship is not available, and a full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Full training provided with opportunities to complete NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care.
• Requires a Full UK driving licence.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Support three adults with a shared home to live independently.
• Adapt support to fit what each person needs and wants daily.
• Encourage people to make their own choices and build social connections.
• Help people to do things themselves to be as independent as possible.
• Support people to participate in their community and activities.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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• Hours per week: Full time (37.5 hours) / Part time also available
• Training Provided: Full training provided. Opportunities to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Required: Full UK driving licence
• 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’ll be supporting three wonderful adults who have shared a happy home together in Doddington for over 20 years. They love getting out and about in the community and enjoy activities such as discos, swimming, bowling, meals out, seaside trips, and countryside walks. Regular holidays and fun days out are a big part of what makes life enjoyable for them. Each person has their own mobility vehicle, making it easy to get around and discover new experiences together.

You’ll be joining a small, friendly team that’s passionate about providing person-centred support and helping each individual live life to the fullest.

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 adaptyour 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 buildconfidence 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 celebratepeople’s achievements, no matter how small they might seem to others.

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.
• 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 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.