Job Introduction
- Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire
- Hourly rate: £12.43 per hour
- Hours per week: Part time (15-30 hours) Weekends only
- Training Provided: Full training provided. Opportunities to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
- Required: Full UK manual driving licence and willingness to drive location vehicles
- Sponsorship is not available for this position
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.
Supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities means embracing their unique journey. Every day brings new opportunities to explore interests, from a peaceful walk in the park to enjoying a favourite café or engaging in their hobbies. Your role is to empower and connect, helping them navigate life with confidence and independence.
We have opportunities for you to work part time across Saturdays and/or Sundays from 15 to 30 hours per weekend at one of our beautiful homes in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. This is shift work, working either early (7am - 2.30pm) or late (2.30pm-10pm), with long days possible.
The people we support at this location have their own vehicles so you should be a driver with a UK Manual licence and willing to driver their cars.
"Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010".
You will adapt your 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 build confidence 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 celebrate people’s achievements, no matter how small they might seem to others.
We have a range of benefits that you can mix and match to suit you, such as:
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 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.
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.
If you require any assistance to find out about current vacancies, making an application, or need any recruitment related documentation in a more accessible format please send an e-mail to: Recruitment@affinitytrust.org
Check out more opportunities on our careers page: https://www.affinitytrust.org/about-us/careers/job-search/
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