support worker

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

Job summary

A leading support organization in the UK is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist individuals in their own homes. The role focuses on promoting independence through meaningful connections and high-quality support. Ideal candidates will have a background in health and social care, excellent communication skills, and a genuine desire to make a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Buy and sell annual leave

Wagestream for advance pay access

Health cash plans

Blue Light Card reimbursement

Pension and Life Assurance scheme

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle required.
• Experience in the health and social care sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in their own homes to live independently.
• Promote meaningful connections and provide adaptable support.

Skills

Understanding and supporting individuals

Building trust

Creativity and flexibility

Education

Experience in health and social care

Job description

Training Provided

Full training provided and an opportunity to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care.

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car/vehicle. You will need some experience working within the health and social care sector.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

About the Role

Make a difference by supporting people to live their life, their way. You will be supporting our ladies and gentlemen in their own homes in Great Finborough, helping them to live as independently as possible.

They enjoy a variety of activities such as walking, trips to the cinema, puzzles, exploring trains and buses, seaside walks, boat watching, and spending time with friends and family. In this rewarding role, you'll take the initiative to promote independence while building meaningful connections and making a positive difference in everyday life.

"Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010".

We can teach you everything you need to know about supporting people well.

What we can't teach you is the stuff that comes from within: that buzz you get when you celebrate someone's wins – big or small, that natural sense of wanting to make someone's day brighter, that understanding that climbing a mountain starts with a single step.

In essence, that's what we are looking for from you.

What does it mean to be a Support Worker?

• Take time to understand what a great day means to the person you support.
• Adjust your approach to meet people' 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 together, respecting the strengths and differences of the people you work with.
• Communicate openly and build trust.
• Help each other to provide the best support possible.
• Give our best – be dedicated to making a difference in people' lives.
• Whether the day was easy or tough, take responsibility for your actions and focus on what matters most to those you support.
• Be open to new ideas and approaches.
• Use creativity and flexibility to try different ways of helping others.
• Provide the most effective and adaptable support possible.

Core Values

• Working together – respecting the strengths and differences of the people you work with.
• Communicating openly and building trust.
• Helping each other to provide the best support possible.
• Giving our best – being dedicated to making a difference in people' lives.
• Taking responsibility for your actions and focusing on what matters most to those you support.
• Having courage – being open to new ideas and approaches.
• Using creativity and flexibility to try different ways of helping others.
• Providing the most effective and adaptable support possible.

Benefits

• Buy and sell annual leave - transfer windows open twice a year.
• Wagestream – an app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, access to coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback and more.
• Vivup – spread the cost of home and electronics items, or a bike to cycle to work through fixed salary reductions throughout the year.
• 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.

Application Process

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. 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 immediately if we find the right candidate. Apply without delay! 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.