Support Worker - Newbury, Berkshire

Affinity Trust; Newbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; 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 SimplyHet

Blue Light Card reimbursement

Pension & Life Assurance

Job summary

Affinity Trust in Newbury, Berkshire, is seeking a dedicated Support Worker. You will help people to live life on their own terms, supporting daily routines, building confidence and making personal choices.

Full-time role (37.5 hours) with shift patterns across early mornings and evenings, including occasional sleep-ins. Full training is provided, and DBS is enhanced and paid for by us, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for you and the people we support.

Qualifications

• DBS check required (enhanced) and paid for by us.
• Ability to support people with learning disabilities, autism or mental health needs.
• Flexibility to work early and late shifts including sleep-in shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines and help individuals achieve goals.
• Build trust, independence and confidence.
• Encourage participation in activities and new hobbies.
• Assist with shopping, appointments and personal care as needed.

Job description

Support Worker – Newbury, Berkshire

Rate: £13.19 per hour *

Hours: Full Time (37.5 hrs)

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

Sponsorship: Not available

Pay rate of £13.19 is effective as of 26th October 2026. Current rate £13.15

How would it feel to know that your work could change someone’s life? As a Support Worker at Affinity Trust, you’ll make a meaningful difference every day—supporting people to live life on their own terms, build confidence and make their own choices.

One day, you might accompany someone on a trip to the supermarket. The next, you could support them to discover a new hobby or achieve a personal goal. Your encouragement helps people live more independently, in the way that’s right for them, while having the freedom to be themselves.

We provide full training to help you deliver the best possible support to people living with learning disabilities, autism or mental health needs. Most importantly, you’ll bring kindness, energy and a genuine willingness to make someone’s day brighter.

Key Responsibilities

• Enjoy their daily routines and achieve their goals.
• Build trust, meaningful connections and independence.
• Develop their skills and confidence.
• Live life with greater choice and freedom.
• Grow alongside a compassionate, supportive and dedicated team.

Working Conditions

You will need to work shifts (early starting at 7am and late finishing at 10pm) across the week and weekends and be prepared to undertake sleep in shifts for this role.

Requirements

• An enhanced DBS check is required (paid for by us).

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

Equal Opportunity

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