support worker

Affinity Trust; Haverscroft Street; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A care support organization in the United Kingdom is looking for dedicated support staff to help individuals live their lives fully. Responsibilities include providing daytime support, engaging in activities, and assisting with transport using mobility vehicles. Candidates must hold a full UK driving licence, have access to a car, and complete an enhanced DBS check. The role includes flexible working hours and allows for personal and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual leave transfer windows

Wagestream app access

Simply Health fully funded health cash plan

Pension and Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Access to a car due to remote location.
• Ability to drive mobility vehicles.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Understand what a great day means to the person supported.
• Adjust approach to meet individuals' needs.
• Help build a supportive environment.
• Work varied hours including weekends.
• Support transport using a driving licence and car.
• Communicate openly to build trust.

Skills

Patience

Encouragement

Open to new experiences

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (opportunity provided)

Job description

Overview

Make a difference by supporting people to live their life their way. In this role, you will provide daytime support that helps people make the most of each day. You will support three ladies, encouraging them to enjoy hobbies, try new activities, and build confidence.

Responsibilities

• Take time to understand what a great day means to the person you support.
• Adjust your approach to meet people’s needs and build on both their strengths and your own.
• Help build a supportive environment that encourages everyone to thrive and gives them the freedom to live their life their way.
• Work between 7am and 10pm, with a mix of longer days and shorter shifts, and be available every other weekend.
• Support transport using a full UK driving licence and a car, and be comfortable driving mobility vehicles to ensure everyone can get out and about.
• Communicate openly, build trust, and deliver the most effective and adaptable support possible.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Access to a car due to remote location.
• Ability to drive mobility vehicles.
• Patience, encouragement, willingness to get involved, and open to new experiences together.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Training Provided: Full training provided and an opportunity to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits

• Annual leave transfer windows twice a year.
• Wagestream app for pay access, coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback.
• Vivup for cost of home and electronics items and bike to cycle to work through fixed salary reductions.
• Simply Health fully funded health cash plan with access to 24‑hour GP, prescriptions, dental, opticians, etc.
• Blue Light Card membership reimbursement.
• Pension and Life Assurance via Scottish Widows scheme.

EEO Statement

We are committed to being Disability Confident and guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.