Support Worker: Empower Lives with Training & Benefits

Affinity Trust; Oban; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; 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 SimplyH e

Blue Light Card reimbursement

Pension & Life Assurance

PVG check paid by us

Disability Confident interview

Job summary

Affinity Trust is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Oban to help people live as independently as possible. The role involves accompanying individuals on weekly shopping trips, helping them join local community groups, and fostering social connections through meaningful activities.

We offer full training plus NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, with additional benefits and support. A UK driving licence is desirable to enable participation in community-based tasks.

Qualifications

• Empathy and active listening to support individuals.
• Clear communication with service users, families and colleagues.
• Driving licence is desirable for community activities.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily activities and independence.
• Assist with weekly shopping and attending community groups.
• Encourage social connections and participation in activities.
• Support personalisation of care plans to suit preferences.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Affinity Trust is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Oban to help people live as independently as possible. The role involves accompanying individuals on weekly shopping trips, helping them join local community groups, and fostering social connections through meaningful activities.

We offer full training plus NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, with additional benefits and support. A UK driving licence is desirable to enable participation in community-based tasks.