Support Worker - Lowestoft

Affinity Trust; Lowestoft; Presencial; GBP 15.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual leave buy/sell

Stream pay access

Wellbeing scheme

Health plan

Blue Light Card

Pension & Life Assurance

Descripción de la vacante

Affinity Trust in Lowestoft is hiring a Support Worker to help people live independent lives in their own homes. You will provide compassionate support, accompany service users on activities, and encourage participation in daily routines.

A full UK driving licence (and access to a car) is preferred. Full training plus NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care are provided, with enhanced DBS and ongoing development opportunities.

Formación

• Requires caring nature and ability to listen and empower individuals.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent preferred.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car is required.

Responsabilidades

• Support individuals in their own home to live active, independent lives.
• Participate in activities and outings to promote wellbeing and choice.
• Provide compassionate day-to-day assistance and companionship.

Conocimientos

Compassionate

Active listening

Empathy

Educación

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Full UK driving licence

Descripción del empleo

Support Worker: Lowestoft

Rate: £13 per hour (Rising to £13.10 from 26th October)Hours: Full Time (37.5 hrs) / Part Time Training: Full training + NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care Required: Full UK driving licence and access to a car. Sponsorship: Not available

Have you ever considered the difference a smile can make? Taking the time to listen, understand, and empower someone to make their own choices can have a huge impact. As a Support Worker, it's about helping people live their best lives - in the ways they choose to. At Affinity Trust, what matters most is your compassion and willingness to make a difference. Every day offers the chance to learn, grow, and see the real impact of your support in the lives of people around you.

Join our friendly team in Lowestoft and make a real difference every day. We're looking for caring, enthusiastic individuals to support a wonderful group of people in their own home, helping them live active, fulfilling, and independent lives.

The people you'll support love making the most of life and enjoy a wide range of activities, including seaside walks, scenic drives, painting, knitting, cooking, listening to music, watching films, attending local clubs, visiting the pub, and spending quality time with friends and family.

No two days are the same, and you'll play a key role in supporting people to pursue their interests, try new experiences, and achieve their personal goals. A full driving licence is preferred to help support community outings and activities.

If you're compassionate, positive, and looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely impact people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Joining Affinity Trust means you'll be with caring colleagues, gain hands-on training that helps you grow into the role, and discover that what you do each day matters. Joining us as a Support Worker gives you; Meaningful connections that make a difference every day Shared experiences of happiness and growth in the people you support Being valued for who you are and the difference you make every day

• 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. 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.