support worker

Affinity Trust; Gore; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream app

Blue Light Card reimbursement

Health plan

Annual leave transfer

Pension and Life Assurance

Job summary

Affinity Trust is seeking a Support Worker for waking nights in Eastry, Kent. The role offers £12.75 per hour, is permanent and part-time, with 36 hours per week (four nights) from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., including alternate weekends.

You will receive full training, with the option to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care. Reliable travel to the workplace for scheduled shifts is essential, and sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Reliable travel to the workplace for shift times is essential.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care may be pursued during employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide night-time support in residents' homes during waking nights.
• Encourage independence and social connections for the people supported.
• Help with daily living tasks and build confidence and life skills.
• Support people to engage with their local community and activities.

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Support Worker (Waking Nights) - Eastry

Affinity Trust View all jobs

• Eastry, Kent
• £12.75 per hour
• Permanent
• Part-time

19 hours ago

Job Introduction

• Location: Eastry, Kent
• Hourly rate: £12.75 per hour
• Hours per week: 36 hours or 4 nights
• Training Provided: Full training provided. Opportunities to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Required: Reliable travel to the workplace for shift times is essential
• 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?

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.

The shift pattern for this role is four waking nights per week, from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. including alternate weekends. While a driving licence is not required, you must be able to travel reliably to the workplace for your scheduled shifts.

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.