Support Worker - Kempston, Bedford

Affinity Trust; Kempston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Buy & sell annual leave

Access pay as you earn via Stream

Fully funded health plan via SimplyHe

Pension & Life Assurance

Job summary

Affinity Trust in Kempston is looking for a dedicated Support Worker to help people live with confidence and independence by taking part in meaningful activities and daily experiences.

We provide full training including NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care. A full UK driving licence and willingness to drive a mobility vehicle are required, with a compassionate, patient approach essential.

Qualifications

• Full training provided including NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care.
• Requires full UK driving licence and willingness to drive a mobility vehicle.
• Experience working with people who have learning disabilities, autism, or mental health needs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support people to take part in activities and experiences they value.
• Help them to live with confidence and independence.
• Assist with daily routines and help them achieve their goals.
• Build trust, connection, and independence.
• Develop yourself alongside a compassionate, mindful and dedicated team of colleagues.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Compassionate approach

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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• Training: Full training provided + NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Required: Full UK manual driving licence and willing to drive a mobility vehicle

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.

It might be something simple like taking a walk to the shops to get a pint of milk; or something bigger like supporting someone to visit the gym for the first time, start a new hobby, or even take a trip abroad.

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 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.

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