Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.
Job Introduction
We’re all about possibilities. Are you?
Are you a person that likes to be busy in the community if you are then we have a perfect place for you. The role will be supporting two ladies with learning disabilities, mental health and autism within their own home.
Become a Support Worker
What matters to the people we support matters to us. It’s their life, their way.
We are looking for warm and friendly people to join our team supporting people who live independently in Lowestoft. You will be working alongside them in their own home so it’s important you can connect, share interests and be interested.
This role will involve a real hands-on approach supporting them to maintain their health and wellbeing.
They enjoy a variety of activities at home and within their community, so if you enjoy new and exciting things to do, then this could be just the place for you.
You should be available to work:
Weekend No1 - Saturday day off
Sunday 7am - 10pm
Weekend No2 - Saturday Late shift- 2.30pm - 10pm, sleep in
Sunday- Early shift - 7-2.30pm
Ability to commute/relocate: NR32 - You must be able to reliably commute for shift start times or plan to relocate before starting work (required).
Affinity Trust does not presently hold a Sponsorship Licence and while this status is reviewed regularly there is no present proposal to apply for such a Licence.
What will we do?
We will train you in everything you need to be a great Support Worker. We will apply and pay for your enhanced DBS, and we have a mentorship scheme in place to provide support and guide you on your journey with us.
We provide a package of benefits that make it that bit easier to be your best and we can also support you to achieve a Level 2 diploma in Health and Social Care and pursue a career that takes on more responsibility.
We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, access to coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback and more.
You will be entitled to annual leave with the ability to buy additional leave
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.
What will you do?
Supporting individuals is incredibly meaningful, and it goes beyond just outings and activities. We also assist people in managing their medications, making healthy lifestyle choices, and maintaining their homes to ensure they feel safe and well.
While it may sound exciting that no two days are alike in this role, we understand that for some, routine is comforting and change can be challenging. However, there’s nothing quite like the joy of helping someone embrace new experiences and discover their potential!
If you want to empower people to live the life they choose and you share our values… Apply to become a Support Worker today.
Ready to do things differently? Submit your application
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.
Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please contact our recruitment team for further information: recruitment@affinitytrust.org.
Check out more opportunities on our careers page: https://www.affinitytrust.org/about-us/careers/job-search/
This advert may close early if the people we support find their new support worker or sufficient applicants are received.
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