Part Time Support Worker - Oban

Affinity Trust; Oban; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Buy & sell annual leave

Stream pay-as-you-earn access

Fully funded health plan via SimplyH e

Pension & Life Assurance

Job summary

Affinity Trust in Oban is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help people with learning disabilities, autism or mental health needs participate in valued activities and develop independence.

You will support daily routines, accompany outings, and empower individuals to reach personal goals with kindness and respect. Full training is provided, including SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, and a driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Training provided to enable you to support in roles with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Support people to take part in activities and experiences they value.
• Help individuals live with confidence and independence.
• Assist with daily routines and achieving personal goals.
• Encourage people to join activities such as gym visits, hobbies or outings.

Skills

Kindness

Positivity

Desire to help others

Communication

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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• Training: Full training provided + SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Required: Full UK driving licence and access to a car

Imagine a job where you can change someone's life by doing the things you take for granted?

As a Support Worker at Affinity Trust, you’ll play an important role each day by supporting people to take part in the activities and experiences they value, helping them to live with confidence and independence.

It might be something simple like taking a walk to the shops to get a pint of milk; or something bigger like supporting someone to visit the gym for the first time, start a new hobby, or even take a trip abroad.

We provide complete training to enable you to provide the best support you can to people living with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health needs.

What truly matters is your kindness, positivity, and desire to make a difference in someone’s day.

Making a difference for those we support includes;

Allowing people to fulfil and enjoy their daily routines and achieve their goals

Building trust, connection, and independence

Developing yourself alongside a compassionate, mindful and dedicated team of colleagues

• Buy & sell annual leave
• Access pay as you earn via Stream - https://stream.co/en
• Fully funded health plan via SimplyHealth (GP, dental, optical)
• Pension & Life Assurance

A PVG check is required (paid for by us).

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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