Support Worker - Whitstable, Kent

Affinity Trust; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Buy & sell annual leave

Stream pay as you earn

Wellbeing scheme

Fully funded health plan via SimplyH e

Blue Light Card reimbursement

Pension & Life Assurance

Enhanced DBS check paid for by us

Job summary

Affinity Trust is looking for a caring and reliable Support Worker to help a gentleman in Whitstable live life on his terms. The role involves supporting daily routines, accessing local activities, and building independence with travel to nearby Blean and Herne Bay as needed.

No previous experience is required as full training is provided, including NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care. A full UK driving licence and willingness to drive a mobility vehicle are essential to cover shifts across

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required and willingness to drive mobility vehicle.
• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Opportunities to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Supporting people to enjoy daily routines and achieve personal goals.
• Helping access hobbies, interests, and activities within the local community.
• Building positive relationships to promote trust, confidence and independence.
• Encouraging choice and supporting people to live life on their own terms.

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Location:Whitstable (CT5) with shifts in Blean (CT2) and Herne Bay (CT6) as requiredHourly rate:£13.00 per hourHours per week:Part time (32 Hours per week)Training Provided:Full training provided. Opportunities to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social CareRequired:Full UK manual driving licence and willing to drive mobility vehicleSponsorship is not available for this position

Make Every Day Matter

What if your job gave you the opportunity to help someone gain confidence, try new experiences, and live life on their own terms?As a Support Worker with Affinity Trust, you'll support people to lead fulfilling and independent lives. Every day is different, and the impact you make is real. Whether you're providing encouragement, helping someone achieve a personal goal, or simply sharing in the activities they enjoy, you'll play an important part in helping people thrive.

You'll be based primarily at our Whitstable location, supporting our gentleman to live the life his way. There will also be occasions where you'll be required to work across our nearby locations in Blean and Herne Bay to provide additional support and cover when needed.

Our gentleman enjoys a variety of activities, including shopping, listening to music, going for drives, playing golf, visiting theme parks, and spending time out in his local community. Your role will be to support people to enjoy the things they love while building confidence, independence, and meaningful connections.

No previous experience is needed. We provide full training and ongoing support, giving you the skills and confidence to support people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs.Above all, we're looking for someone who is caring, reliable, enthusiastic, and committed to making a positive difference in people's lives.

How You'll Make a Difference

• Supporting people to enjoy their daily routines and achieve their personal goals
• Helping people access hobbies, interests, and activities within their local community
• Building positive relationships that promote trust, confidence, and independence
• Encouraging choice and supporting people to live life on their own terms

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 are 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.