support worker

Affinity Trust; Newbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Affinity Trust is seeking a part-time night support worker to help adults with learning disabilities in a supported living setting. Nights run 10:00pm to 6:00am, with some weekend work and daytime training/meetings as required.

You will adapt support to individual needs, promote independence, and encourage community connections. An enhanced DBS check is required; we are Disability Confident and will interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities in their own home.
• Promote independence and social connections.
• Adapt support to individual needs and preferences.

Job description

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? We currently have 2 part time positions working 2 nights per week in one of our supported living locations supporting adults with learning disabilities. You will be working in their home, so it's important you can connect, whether its because they like to stay up late and watch a film, listen to Music with a hot chocolate, or enjoy a relaxing bath before going to bed. Or they may be early risers and want your support to get up and ready for the day ahead, and so your role will be to provide responsive support during the night and early morning as required. Our nights run from 10.00pm - 6.00am You will need to be able to work flexibly, including some weekends. You will need to be able to attend training and meetings during the day as required.

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.

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 are committed to being Disability Confident, and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. If you require any assistance with finding out about current vacancies, making an application, or need our recruitment documents in a more accessible format, please let us know.