support worker

Affinity Trust; Aylesham; Sur place; GBP 24 000 - 25 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Stream - pay app

Blue Light Card reimbursement

Simply Health plans

Buy and sell annual leave

Pension and Life Assurance

Résumé du poste

Affinity Trust is looking for a dedicated Support Worker to provide waking night support in Aylesham, Kent. You will help people live great lives at home, supporting routines, safety, companionship, and community connection while maintaining person-centred care.

This part-time role offers full training and the chance to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care. A full UK driving licence and access to a car are required to travel between visits.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car/vehicle.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (training available).

Responsabilités

• Provide night-time care and support in clients' homes.
• Promote independence and social connection for service users.
• Assist with routines, safety and personal care during waking nights.
• Support people to maintain daily living skills and community engagement.

Connaissances

Driving licence

Night-time care

Formation

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Description du poste

Support Worker (Waking Nights) - Aylesham, Kent

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• Aylesham, Kent
• Permanent
• Part-time

10 hours ago

Job Introduction

• Location: Aylesham, Kent
• Hourly rate: £13.00 per hour (Currently to £12.75 per hour increasing from 26th October)
• Hours per week: 36 hours (or 4 nights per week)
• Training Provided: Full training provided. Opportunities to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Required: Full UK driving licence and access to a car/vehicle
• 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.

In this role, you will provide essential support in people's homes during the night, fostering connections and sharing interests. Whether they love watching late-night movies with a hot chocolate or need assistance getting up early, your presence will be invaluable. You will build meaningful relationships and offer thoughtful, responsive care, empowering individuals to navigate life with confidence and independence.

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 adapt your 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 build confidence 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 celebrate people'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:

• 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 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're committed to being Disability Confident and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.