Support Worker

Affinity Trust; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing scheme

Health plan

Pension & Life Assurance

Blue Light Card reimbursement

DBS paid for

Job summary

Affinity Trust in St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex is seeking caring Support Workers to help adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs with daily routines, wellbeing and personal care, enabling them to enjoy what they love. You will work flexible hours across the week (including some weekends and sleep-in shifts) for a part-time post (22.5 hours).

Full training is provided plus NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care; enhanced DBS paid for; benefits include wellbeing scheme, health

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for adults with learning disabilities is beneficial.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and some sleep-ins.
• Full training provided plus NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with daily routines, wellbeing and personal care.
• Encourage participation in activities and outings.
• Provide compassionate, person-centered care and build meaningful connections.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Support Worker - St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex

Affinity Trust View all jobs

• St Leonards, East Sussex
• £13.00 per hour
• Permanent
• Full-time

13 hours ago

Job Introduction

• Support Worker: St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex
• Rate: £13.00 per hour
• Hours: Part Time (22.5 hours)
• Training: Full training + NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Sponsorship: Not available

Have you ever considered the difference a smile can make? Taking the time to listen, understand, and empower someone to make their own choices can have a huge impact. As a Support Worker, it's about helping people live their best lives - in the ways they choose to.

At Affinity Trust, what matters most is your compassion and willingness to make a difference. Every day offers the chance to learn, grow, and see the real impact of your support in the lives of people around you.

We're looking for caring Support Workers to join our friendly team in St leonards On sea. You'll support adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs with their everyday routines, which includes wellbeing and personal care, while encouraging them to enjoy what they love. From spending time in the garden, to theatre trips, regular visits to church, pub meals, and days out.

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

Joining Affinity Trust means you'll be with caring colleagues, gain hands-on training that helps you grow into the role, and discover that what you do each day matters.

Joining us as a Support Worker gives you;

• Meaningful connections that make a difference every day
• Shared experiences of happiness and growth in the people you support
• Being valued for who you are and the difference you make every day

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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