Support Worker

Affinity Trust; Hastings; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave buy/sell

Health plan

Wellbeing scheme

Pension & Life Assurance

Job summary

Affinity Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help people living with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health needs lead fuller lives in their communities. You will support daily activities, empowering independence and personal choice. The role requires flexibility across weekends with some sleep-ins.

Full training is provided, including NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care. An enhanced DBS check is required; sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required and paid for by employer.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care required as part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Support people to live their best lives with confidence and choice.
• Assist with daily activities and personal care as needed, enabling independence.
• Help individuals in activities like shopping, hobbies, and accessing community services.
• Provide flexible support across the week, including weekends and some sleep-in shifts.

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Job Introduction

• Location:Fairlight, Hastings, East Sussex
• Rate:£13.10 per hour*
• Hours:Full Time (37.5 hrs) Part time (22.5-30 hours)
• Training:Full training provided + NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

How would you feel if you knew you would change lives and make a difference in someone's life experience?

As a Support Worker at Affinity Trust, you will make a difference every day, supporting people to live their best lives, giving them confidence and choice.

One day, it could be a trip to the supermarket, the next, supporting them in a new hobby. Your support means people can live more independently; in the way they choose. Ultimately, your support gives people the freedom to be themselves.

Some people may need support with areas of their personal care and well-being, support to take medication or help getting around and your role is to empower and connect, help them navigate life with confidence and independence.

You will need to be able to work flexibly across the week, including weekends and some sleep-in shifts.

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.

*Pay Rate of £13.10 is effective as of 26th October 2026. Current rate £13.00

Our Benefits

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

An enhanced DBS 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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