Support Worker - Eastry, Kent

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

Benefits offered by this job

Buy and sell annual leave

Access your earned pay through Stream

Fully funded health plan via Simply 健康

Pension scheme and Life Assurance

Job summary

Affinity Trust is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Eastry, Kent. You’ll help people living in shared homes to maintain independence, pursue daily activities, and stay engaged with their local community.

The role emphasizes kindness, reliability, and patient support while promoting choice and dignity. Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with a requirement for a full UK manual driving licence and willingness to undertake sleep-in shifts.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Willingness to work sleep-in shifts.
• Experience in care or support roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support people to enjoy daily routines and activities.
• Encourage independence and support personal choices.
• Build trusting relationships with the people we support.
• Assist with home-based and community activities.
• Work with a compassionate team to provide outstanding support.

Skills

Driving licence

Sleep-in shifts

Reliability

Job description

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Location: Eastry, Kent
Rate: £13.00 per hour
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Training: Full training provided & the opportunity to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
Required: Full UK manual driving licence & willingness to work sleep-in shifts
Sponsorship: Not available

Make a Difference by Supporting People to Live Life Their Way

As a Support Worker with Affinity Trust, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day. By providing the right support, encouragement, and reassurance, you'll help people build confidence, maintain their independence, and enjoy the life they choose.

No two days are the same. One day you might be supporting someone with their weekly shopping, the next helping them enjoy a favourite activity or explore a new interest. It's a rewarding role where the support you provide can have a lasting impact on someone's quality of life.

At this location, you'll support ladies and gentlemen living in a shared home in Eastry. The people we support enjoy getting out and about for walks, going for relaxing drives, and taking part in activities at home. You'll play an important role in helping them enjoy the things they love while encouraging independence and choice in their daily lives.

This role includes a mixture of shifts, including sleep-ins which are, so applicants must be willing and able to work sleep-in shifts.

Please note: Eastry is a rural location with limited public transport options. Applicants should carefully consider how they will travel to and from work, including for early and late shifts. While the location may be accessible if you live locally in Eastry or the surrounding villages, a driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential and most applicants will need to be able to drive to the service reliably.

We provide all the training you'll need to succeed. While experience isn't essential, we're looking for people who are kind, patient, reliable, and passionate about making a positive difference.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting people to enjoy their daily routines and achieve personal goals
• Encouraging independence and helping people make their own choices
• Building positive relationships based on trust and respect
• Supporting people to access activities they enjoy, both at home and in the community
• Working alongside a compassionate and dedicated team to provide outstanding support

What We're Looking For

We can teach you everything you need to know about providing great support. What we can't teach is the natural desire to help others thrive.

• Celebrating someone's achievements, no matter how big or small
• Brightening someone's day through kindness and encouragement
• Supporting people to take steps towards greater independence
• Bringing energy, patience, and a positive attitude to every shift

That's what makes a great Support Worker.

• Buy and sell annual leave
• Access your earned pay through Stream
• Fully funded health plan via Simply Health (GP, dental and optical cover)
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance

An enhanced DBS check is required for this role and will be paid for by us.

We're committed to being a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role.