Job Introduction
- Location: Newbury, Berkshire
- Hourly rate: £12.43 per hour
- Hours per week: Full time (37.5 hours) Part time also available (22.5-30 hours)
- Training Provided: Full training provided. Opportunities to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
- 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.
Who will I support?
We are looking for female support workers to join our team supporting people with learning disabilities and complex support needs, in their own home.
Supporting people to feel empowered to live their live with confidence and choice you will be actively assisting with all aspects of daily living including a range of activities outside of their home so should enjoy being active and be able to take the lead in supporting people to try new things and to help build new social links.
You will need to be prepared to work shifts as part of a flexible rota, including some weekends and sleep in shifts.
Previous experience of supporting people with additional health care needs would be an advantage, as would supporting people with non-verbal communication needs.
"Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010".
We have a range of benefits that you can mix and match to suit you, such as:
Stream – 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.
Please note that we are actively shortlisting candidates throughout the duration of the advert, interviews will be held as soon as possible and we will make an offer immediately if we find the right candidate. Apply without delay!
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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