Female Support Worker-Part time - Newbury, Berkshire

Affinity Trust; Newbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A support organization based in Newbury is seeking compassionate individuals to assist people with Learning Disabilities. You will help them with personal care, medication management, and overall independence. Full training is provided along with great benefits including health cash plans and financial flexibility. Ideal candidates will possess empathy and strong communication skills. Apply now to make a positive impact in the lives of others!

Benefits

Access to Wagestream

Blue light card reimbursement

Fully funded health cash plans

Cost spreading for home items

Pension and Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the individuals being supported.
• Understanding of personal care needs.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in personal care and well-being.
• Help manage medication and provide mobility support.
• Empower individuals to navigate life confidently.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Personal care assistance

Job description

Job Introduction

• Hourly rate: £12.43 per hour
• 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.

Supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities means embracing their unique journey. Every day brings new opportunities to explore interests, from a peaceful walk in the park to enjoying a favourite café or engaging in their hobbies.

Your role is to empower and connect, helping them navigate life with confidence and independence.

People may need support with areas of their personal care and well-being, support to take medication or help getting around and your role is to empower and connect, help them navigate life with confidence and independence.

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:

• 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.

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. Apply without delay!

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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