Support Worker - Wolverhampton

Affinity Trust; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Affinity Trust is seeking a dedicated support worker in Wolverhampton to empower individuals to lead meaningful lives. In this role, you will promote independence, support community engagement, and adapt your approach to meet the unique needs of each person. Full training is provided, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Employee referral and reward app

Access to earned pay via Wagestream

Reimbursement for Blue Light Card membership

Fully funded health cash plans

Salary sacrifice options for bikes and electronics

Annual leave buy/sell scheme

Pension and Life Assurance scheme

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Experience working within the health and social care sector is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in achieving their personal goals and milestones.
• Adapt support to fit individual needs and preferences.
• Encourage independence and build confidence.

Skills

Adaptability

Encouragement

Independence Support

Community Engagement

Understanding

Celebration of Achievements

Job description

• Hours per week: 15 Hours per week, Weekends only
• Training Provided: Full training provided. Opportunities to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Required: You will need a Full UK Driving Licence and some experience working within the health and social care sector
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

Supporting people to live great lives

At Affinity Trust, we empower people to lead meaningful lives on their own terms. As a support worker, you will play a key role in promoting independence and building social connections. Your support will make a real difference in their lives.

Who will I support?

You will be working in a registered care home, as part of a fantastic team supporting 13 people on site across 3 bungalows and an activities building. From making a cuppa to supporting with finding their place in community, the people we support have their own goals to shoot for and milestones to reach – big or small.. You will be available to work a variety of shifts, which will be a mixture of morning, afternoon and alternate weekends. You will need to hold a Full UK Driving Licence for this role.

How will I make a difference?

As a support worker you’ll be there to lend a helping hand in a way that puts the person’s needs first, this means:

• You will adaptyour support to fit what each person needs and wants daily.
• You will encourage people to make their own choices, big and small.
• You will help people to do things themselves to be as independent as possible.
• You will support people to buildconfidence and life skills.
• You will support people to be a part of their community, joining local clubs and connecting with friends and family.
• You will be understanding, allowing people to take their time and do things at their own pace.
• You will celebratepeople’s achievements, no matter how small they might seem to others.

What benefits will I have?

We have a range of benefits that you can mix and match to suit you, such as:

• Care Friends - our employee referral and reward app. You’ll receive points which can be exchanged for extra money.
• Wagestream – an app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, access to coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback and more.
• Blue light card – we will reimburse your Blue Light Card membership which provides discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants.
• Simply Health - Fully funded health cash plans giving you access to a 24-hour GP, money back on prescriptions, dental treatment, opticians and access to many more health benefits.
• Vivup– spread the cost of home and electronics items, or a bike to cycle to work through fixed salary reductions throughout the year.
• Buy and sell annual leave – transfer windows open twice a year.
• Pension and Life Assurance -you’ll be enrolled into our Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme.

If you're ready to make a positive impact and support others in achieving their goals, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

If you are offered a role with us, you will need to complete an enhanced DBS check. We will submit your application and pay for your check.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received.

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