Male Support Worker - Loughborough LE11

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

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job summary

Affinity Trust is hiring a part-time Support Worker in Loughborough to help people with learning disabilities, autism and other needs live independent lives. You will tailor daily support, encourage independence and build trusting relationships, while empowering individuals to make choices and stay connected to their community.

Applicants must have a valid UK driving license. Training is provided, with NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care available.

Qualifications

• Full UK Manual or Automatic Driving License essential.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care desirable or opportunity to complete.

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.
• Support at their pace with patience and understanding.
• Celebrate every achievement, no matter how small.

Skills

Driving license

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Location: Loughborough - LE11Hourly rate: £12.80 per hour (Rising from £13.00 from 26th October 2026)Hours per week:Part time (30 hours per week)Required: Full UK Manual or Automatic Driving License essentialTraining Provided: Full training provided. Opportunities to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social CareSponsorship is not available for this position.

Supporting people to live great livesAt 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?

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:

• 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

We work together | We have courage | We give our best | People are at the heart of everything we do.

What benefits will I have?

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

• 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.

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]

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.