Support Worker (Days and Waking Nights) - Blean, Herne Bay & Whitstable, Kent

Affinity Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Buy & sell annual leave

Access pay as you earn via Stream

Wellbeing scheme

Fully funded health plan via SimplyHe(

Blue Light Card reimbursement

Pension & Life Assurance

Enhanced DBS check

Job summary

Affinity Trust is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist people with learning disabilities, autism or mental health needs across Blean, Whitstable and Herne Bay. The role involves day shifts and waking nights, supporting activities that bring joy, connection and routine.

No prior experience is required as full training is provided, including NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care. A full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car are required.

Responsibilities

• Support ladies and gentlemen across Blean, Whitstable and Herne Bay with daily activities and routines.
• Assist with day-to-day tasks, community outings, shopping, cinema trips, walks, swimming and other activities.
• Provide support during waking nights (max 3 nights per week) to help people feel safe and settled.

Job description

Job Details

Support Worker (Days & Waking Nights)

Location

Blean, with shifts in Whitstable and Herne Bay as required

Rate

£13.00 per hour (currently £12.75, increasing to £13.00 on 26th October)

Hours & Contract

Full-time (37.5 hrs per week)

Contract: Permanent

Training

Full training provided + NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Requirements

Full UK driving licence and access to a car

About the role

You’ll be supporting ladies and gentlemen across our locations in Blean, Whitstable, and Herne Bay. The people we support enjoy going for long walks, swimming, cinema trips, relaxing in the back garden, shopping, music, going for drives, golf, and theme parks. Your role will be to support them in doing the things that bring them joy, connection, and a sense of routine.

This role involves a mix of day shifts and waking nights (maximum of 3 waking nights per week). During waking nights, you’ll remain awake to provide support and reassurance, helping people feel safe and settled. Day shifts will focus on supporting people with their daily routines and community activities.

About you

At Affinity Trust, what matters most is your compassion and willingness to make a difference. No previous experience is required – we provide complete training to enable you to deliver the best support possible to people living with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health needs.

Benefits

• Buy & sell annual leave
• Access pay as you earn via Stream
• 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).

Equal Opportunity

We’re committed to being Disability Confident and guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

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