Support Worker - Staplehurst, Kent

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

Benefits offered by this job

Buy & sell annual leave

Stream pay access

Wellbeing scheme

Health plan via SimplyHealth

Blue Light Card reimbursement

Pension & Life Assurance

Job summary

Affinity Trust in Staplehurst is hiring a dedicated Support Worker to help people live with independence and engage in everyday activities they value, from trips to the shops to social outings.

We provide full training and NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care; a full UK driving licence and access to a car are required; sponsorship is not available. You will work across two local locations, supporting each person to pursue their goals with kindness and a person-centred approach.

Qualifications

• We provide full training and NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care.
• You will work with kindness, patience and a person-centred approach.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car are required.
• Sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Support people to take part in activities and experiences they value.
• Help individuals live with confidence and independence.
• Support activities from daily routines to social events and trips.
• Develop trust, connection and independence within the team.

Job description

Job Details

Location: Staplehurst, Kent (TN12)

Rate: £13.00 per hour (Currently £12.75 increasing to £13.00 on 26th October)

Hours: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week)

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

Requirement: Full UK driving licence and access to a car

Sponsorship: Not available

Role

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.

You'll be supporting ladies and gentlemen across two locations in Staplehurst, helping each person to live the life they choose. The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities - going out for drives, visiting family, spending time with friends, trips to the cinema, shopping, bowling, and pub lunches. Your role will be to support them in doing the things that bring them joy, connection, and a sense of routine.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Allowing people to fulfil and enjoy their daily routines and achieve their goals
• Building trust, connection, and independence
• Supporting people to take part in social activities and community life — from cinema trips and bowling to shopping and pub lunches
• Developing yourself alongside a compassionate, mindful, and dedicated team of colleagues

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

Additional Information

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

"Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010".

We are committed to being Disability Confident, and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.