Support Worker - Preston

Affinity Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Buy & sell annual leave

Stream pay access

Wellbeing scheme

Fully funded health plan

Blue Light Card reimbursement

Pension & Life Assurance

Enhanced DBS check paid by employer

Job summary

Affinity Trust in Preston is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help people with learning disabilities, autism or mental health needs live their best lives. You’ll provide daily support, encouragement and help them make choices that matter.

We offer full training plus NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, flexible hours including waking nights, and a range of benefits such as a health plan, pension, and DBS paid for by us. Join a compassionate team and make a real difference every day.

Qualifications

• Kindness, energy and willingness to make someone's day brighter.
• Ability to support people with learning disabilities, autism or mental health needs with dignity.

Responsibilities

• Support people to enjoy their daily routines and achieve their goals.
• Build trust, connection, and independence.
• Work with a compassionate, mindful and dedicated team.

Job description

Location: PrestonRate: £13:00 per hour Hours: Full Time (37.5 hrs) we also have part time hours and waking nights availableTraining: Full training provided + NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social CareSponsorship: Not availableHow would you feel if you knew you would change lives and make a difference in someone's life experience?As a Support Worker at Affinity Trust, you will make a difference every day, supporting people to live their best lives, giving them confidence and choice.Do you love being active? Whether it's football, swimming, or long walks, we’re looking for people who bring energy and passion.Being a Support Worker is so much more than a job, it’s about walking alongside someone in their everyday lifeEncouraging them to make choices that help them feel goodSupporting them with the little and big things that matterIt’s about making sure they feel safe, valued, and truly at home – not just in their space, but in their own life.If you believe in empowering others, are patient, supportive, and value the rights of people to live their life their way – we’d love to hear from youWe provide complete training to enable you to provide the best support you can to people living with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health needs.However, we know that what is essential is your kindness, energy, and willingness to make someone's day brighter.

How you'll make a difference

Support people to enjoy their daily routines and achieve their goalsBuild trust, connection, and independenceWork with a compassionate, mindful and dedicated team

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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