Support Worker

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream app

Simply Health

Blue light card

Pension and Life Assurance

Job summary

Affinity Trust in Sheffield is seeking a Support Worker to help people live independently and engage in activities they value. You will support daily routines, accompany outings, and help residents start new hobbies to build confidence.

We offer full training with NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care. Full-time (37.5 hours) or part-time (up to 30 hours) options, and a DBS check paid for if offered the role. A driving licence is essential for some locations.

Qualifications

• Full UK Manual Driving Licence is essential at some locations
• Full training provided плюс NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Responsibilities

• Support people to take part in activities and experiences they value
• Help individuals to live with confidence and independence
• Assist with daily routines and outings, such as shopping or attending activities
• Provide caring, patient and respectful support to people living with learning disabilities, autism or mental health needs

Skills

Full UK Manual Driving Licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Job Introduction

• Support Worker:Sheffield
• Rate:£12.75 per hour
• Hours:Full Time (37.5 hrs) / Part Time (up to 30 hours) / BANK
• Training:Full training provided + NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Required:Full UK Manual Driving License essential at some locations
• Sponsorship:Not available

Imagine a job where you can change someone's life by doing the things you take for granted?

As a Support Worker at Affinity Trust, you’ll play an important role each day by supporting people to take part in the activities and experiences they value, helping them to live with confidence and independence.

It might be something simple like taking a walk to the shops to get a pint of milk; or something bigger like supporting someone to visit the gym for the first time, start a new hobby, or even take a trip abroad.

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.

What truly matters is your kindness, positivity, and desire to make a difference in someone’s day.

Making a difference for those we support includes;

Allowing people to fulfil and enjoy their daily routines and achieve their goals

Building trust, connection, and independence

Developing yourself alongside a compassionate, mindful and dedicated team of colleagues

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.
• 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.
• Blue light card– we will reimburse your Blue Light Card membership which provides discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants
• Pension and Life Assurance -you’ll be enrolled into our Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme.

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. Please note that we are actively shortlisting candidates throughout the duration of the advert, interviews will be held as soon as possible and we will make an offer immediatelyif we find the right candidate. 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.