Support Worker - Kempston, Bedford

Affinity Trust; Kempston; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Buy & sell annual leave

Stream pay as you earn

Wellbeing scheme

Health plan via SimplyHealth

Blue Light Card reimbursement

Pension & Life Assurance

Enhanced DBS paid by employer

Job summary

Affinity Trust is seeking a Support Worker in Kempston to help people with learning disabilities, autism or mental health needs participate in daily activities with dignity and independence.

You will receive full training, including NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, and support from a compassionate team. This part-time role (30 hours) offers £12.75 per hour and requires a full UK driving licence with willingness to drive mobility vehicles. Disability confident interviewing applies.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required and willingness to drive mobility vehicle.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care training provided.

Responsibilities

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Mobility vehicle driving

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Support Worker

Kempston, Bedford

Rate: £12.75 per hour

Hours: Part Time (30 hours)

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

Required: Full UK manual driving licence and willing to drive a mobility vehicle

Sponsorship: Not available

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

Our Benefits

• Buy & sell annual leave


• Access pay as you earn via Stream - https://stream.co/en


• 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).

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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