Support Worker - Northiam, East Sussex

Affinity Trust; Northiam; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; 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

Job summary

Affinity Trust in Northiam, East Sussex is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to empower people with learning disabilities to live life their way. You’ll help with daily routines, encourage independence, and support meaningful activities in the community.

The role offers full-time hours, full training, and NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care; you may work some weekends and sleep-ins. The rate is £13.10 per hour, with a shift pattern designed to suit the home’s needs.

Qualifications

• Full training provided with NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care.
• Ability to work across flexible hours including some weekends and sleep-in shifts.
• Must be able to reach the location; transport access is limited.

Responsibilities

• Empower people with learning disabilities to live life their way.
• Support daily living, encourage choices, and promote independence.
• Assist with communication, using conversation or technology as needed.
• Deliver care with patience, respect, and a person-centred approach.

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Tools

iPads

Job description

Job Introduction

• Location:Northiam, Rye, East Sussex
• Rate:£13.10 per hour*
• Hours:Full Time (37.5 hrs)
• Training:Full training provided + NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Required:The ability to get to this location, as hard to reach using public transport.
• Sponsorship:Not available

Imagine knowing your work changes lives every single day.
As a Support Worker at Affinity Trust, you’ll empower people with learning disabilities to live life their way—building confidence, making choices, and enjoying the things that matter most to them.

From quiet moments in the garden to exciting days out—whether it’s theatre trips, regular church visits, pub meals, or community adventures—you’ll be there to support, encourage, and connect.

You’ll help people communicate in ways that work for them, using everything from conversation to technology like iPads. Patience, creativity, and a genuine desire to connect in different ways are key.

Your support helps people live more independently, making choices about their daily lives and having the freedom to be themselves. Some may need help with personal care, medication, or getting around—and your role is to empower, respect, and enable them to navigate life with confidence.

Join a team where what you do truly matters.
At Affinity Trust, you’ll grow your skills, work alongside caring colleagues, and make a real difference in the lives of people you support.

You will need to be able to work flexibly across the week, including some weekends and some sleep-in shifts too.

The ability to get to this location as early as 7am and finishing again at 10pm though is essential, as this home is hard to reach using public transport.

*Pay rate of £13.10 is effective as of 26th October 2026. Current rate £13.00

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).

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