Part Time Support Worker - Leicester (LE2)

Affinity Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Affinity Trust is seeking a part-time support worker in Leicester. You will empower individuals with learning disabilities, promoting their independence and helping them build confidence. The role involves supporting daily activities and fostering social connections, with benefits such as health cash plans and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Employee referral and reward app

Access to pay as you earn through Wagestream

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Fully funded health cash plans

Salary reductions for home/electronic items

Buy and sell annual leave

Scottish Widows pension scheme

Life Assurance scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to motivate and enhance independence.
• Understanding of how to build trusting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live independently and build social connections.
• Encourage people to make their own choices and celebrate achievements.
• Assist in daily activities, community engagement, and personal development.

Skills

Empathy

Adaptability

Communication

Motivation

Patience

Job description

Job Introduction

• Hourly rate: £12.25 per hour
• Hours per week:Part time (22.5 hours)
• 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 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 will be supporting 10 people who live independently in their own flats in Leicester (LE2). Working with people with Learning Disabilities means getting to know their individual stories and what matters most to them. Every day offers a chance to join in activities like walking in the park, going on outings, visiting favourite cafés, or enjoying hobbies they love.

Your role is to motivate and support them, helping each person build confidence and live as independently as they can, while forming strong and trusting relationships.

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 be 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?

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

• Care Friends - our employee referral and reward app. You’ll receive points which can be exchanged for extra money.
• 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.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received.

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