Job Introduction

Support Worker (Days & Waking Nights)

Location: Aylesham, Kent
Rate: £13.00 per hour (currently £12.75, increasing to £13.00 on 26th October)
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Training: Full training provided + fully funded NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
Requirements: Full UK driving licence and access to a car
Sponsorship: Not available

How would you feel if you knew you could change someone's life?

At Affinity Trust, our Support Workers make a difference every day by helping people live their best lives, with confidence, independence, and choice.

One day, it could be a trip to the supermarket; the next, supporting someone to try a new hobby, spend time with friends, or achieve a goal they've been working towards. Your support helps people live more independently and enjoy life in the way that suits them best.

The people you'll be supporting enjoy activities such as knitting, socialising, enjoying a cup of tea, playing bingo, and going shopping. You'll provide the encouragement and support they need to continue doing the things they love, build meaningful relationships, and stay connected to their local community.

Ultimately, your support gives people the freedom to be themselves.

About the role

This role involves a combination of day shifts and waking nights, with a maximum of three waking night shifts per week.

During day shifts, you'll support people with their daily routines, personal goals, household tasks, and community activities, helping them build confidence and independence.

During waking nights, you'll provide a reassuring presence, helping people feel safe and supported in their home, and be available to offer support if needed throughout the night.

About you

No previous experience is required. We provide complete training to give you the skills and confidence needed to support people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs.

However, we know that what is essential is your kindness, energy, patience, and willingness to make someone's day brighter.

Joining Affinity Trust means you'll enjoy:

• Meaningful work that makes a genuine difference

• Building connections and relationships that matter

• Seeing the people you support grow in confidence and independence

• Full training and career development opportunities

• A fully funded NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

How you'll make a difference

• Support people to enjoy their daily routines and achieve their goals
• Help people develop independence, confidence, and life skills
• Build trust, meaningful relationships, and positive connections
• Encourage participation in hobbies, interests, and community activities
• Provide reassurance and support during waking night shifts
• Work as part of a compassionate, supportive, and dedicated team

Our Benefits

• Buy & sell annual leave
• Access pay as you earn via Stream
• Wellbeing scheme
• Fully funded health plan via SimplyHealth (GP, dental and optical cover)
• Blue Light Card reimbursement
• Pension & Life Assurance

An enhanced DBS check is required for this role and will be paid for by us.

We interview as applications are received, so please apply today.

We're committed to being Disability Confident and guarantee an interview to 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.

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