Job Introduction
- Location: Silsoe, Bedfordshire
- Hourly rate: £12.25 per hour
- Hours per week: Part Time (Minimum 20 hours per week)
- Training Provided: Full training provided and an opportunity to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
- Sponsorship is not available for this position
Make a difference by supporting people to live their life, their way
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.
We believe that supporting individuals with learning disabilities means celebrating their unique journeys. Each day brings new opportunities - whether it’s a relaxing walk in the park, a visit to a favourite café, or enjoying personal hobbies. Your role will be to empower and connect, helping each person build confidence and independence in everyday life.
We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated individual to join our team in Silsoe, supporting seven people with learning disabilities in their shared home. You’ll focus on promoting independence, fostering meaningful connections, and encouraging an active, fulfilling lifestyle.
A full UK manual driving licence is beneficial but not essential. If you don’t drive, we’ll work with you to ensure shift patterns align with local bus timetables. The role offers flexible working hours across varied shifts, including days, nights, and alternate weekends.
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 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.
What benefits will I have?
We have a range of benefits that you can mix and match to suit you, such as:
- Buy and sell annual leave – transfer windows open twice a year.
- 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.
- Vivup – spread the cost of home and electronics items, or a bike to cycle to work through fixed salary reductions throughout the year.
- 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.
- Blue light card – we will reimburse your Blue Light Card membership which provides discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants
- 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.
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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