Support Worker (Days & Nights) - Aylesham, Kent

Affinity Trust; Aylesham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave exchange

Stream pay access

Wellbeing scheme

Health plan

DBS paid

Job summary

Affinity Trust is seeking a Support Worker in Aylesham, Kent to provide day and waking night support to adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. No previous experience required; full training is provided and NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is funded.

You'll help with daily routines, build confidence and independence, and join a compassionate team delivering person-centred care in people’s homes and communities.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• Full training provided and NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care funded.

Responsibilities

• Day shifts and waking nights support daily routines and independence.
• Support people with personal goals, household tasks, and community activities.
• Provide reassurance and safe presence during waking night shifts.

Skills

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

Support Worker (Days & Waking Nights)

Location: Aylesham, Kent

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

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent

Training: Full training provided + fully funded NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Requirements: Full UK driving licence and access to a car

Sponsorship: Not available

How would you feel if you knew you could change someone's life?

At Affinity Trust, our Support Workers make a difference every day by helping people live their best lives, with confidence, independence, and choice.

One day, it could be a trip to the supermarket; the next, supporting someone to try a new hobby, spend time with friends, or achieve a goal they've been working towards. Your support helps people live more independently and enjoy life in the way that suits them best.

The people you'll be supporting enjoy activities such as knitting, socialising, enjoying a cup of tea, playing bingo, and going shopping. You'll provide the encouragement and support they need to continue doing the things they love, build meaningful relationships, and stay connected to their local community.

Ultimately, your support gives people the freedom to be themselves.

About the role

This role involves a combination of day shifts and waking nights, with a maximum of three waking night shifts per week.

During day shifts, you'll support people with their daily routines, personal goals, household tasks, and community activities, helping them build confidence and independence.

During waking nights, you'll provide a reassuring presence, helping people feel safe and supported in their home, and be available to offer support if needed throughout the night.

About you

No previous experience is required. We provide complete training to give you the skills and confidence needed to support people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs.

However, we know that what is essential is your kindness, energy, patience, and willingness to make someone's day brighter.

Joining Affinity Trust means you'll enjoy:

• Meaningful work that makes a genuine difference
• Building connections and relationships that matter
• Seeing the people you support grow in confidence and independence
• Full training and career development opportunities
• A fully funded NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

How you'll make a difference

• Support people to enjoy their daily routines and achieve their goals
• Help people develop independence, confidence, and life skills
• Build trust, meaningful relationships, and positive connections
• Encourage participation in hobbies, interests, and community activities
• Provide reassurance and support during waking night shifts
• Work as part of a compassionate, supportive, and dedicated team

Our Benefits

• Buy & sell annual leave
• Access pay as you earn via Stream
• Wellbeing scheme
• Fully funded health plan via SimplyHealth (GP, dental and optical cover)
• Blue Light Card reimbursement
• Pension & Life Assurance
• An enhanced DBS check is required for this role and will be paid for by us.

We’re committed to being Disability Confident and guarantee an interview to 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.