Support Worker - Bedford (MK43)

Affinity Trust; Wootton Green; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Buy & sell annual leave

Stream pay access

Healthcare plan (SimplyHealth)

Pension & Life Assurance

Job summary

Affinity Trust in Bedford is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to help people with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health needs live more independently. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours) with a current rate of £13.00 per hour, plus full training and an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care.

You must have a full UK driving licence and access to a car, as the site is hard to reach by public transport. An enhanced DBS check is paid for by us.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car required.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is provided via training.

Responsibilities

• Support people to take part in activities and experiences they value.
• Help people live with confidence and independence.
• Provide patient, kind, and positive support daily.

Skills

Driving license

Car access

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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(Currently to £12.75 per hour increasing from 26th October)

Working Hours:

37.5

Location:

Bedford

Closing Date:

23/10/2026

Job Introduction

• Support Worker:Bedford (MK43)
• Rate: £13.00 (Currently £12.75 per hour increasing from 26th October)
• Hours: Full Time (37.5 hrs)
• Training: Full training provided + NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Required: Full UK driving licence and access to a car

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.

At this location our ladies and gentlemen have a mix of interests that you can enjoy with them. From playing snooker or watching football, watching a film, listening to a bit of Elvis and even being pampered. Spending time with or speaking to family is also especially important.

You will need to be a driver for this role as getting to the location is not easy on public transport.

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 patience, 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

• Buy & sell annual leave
• Access pay as you earn via Stream - https://stream.co/en
• Fully funded health plan via SimplyHealth (GP, dental, optical)
• 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.

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.