Affinity Trust
Job title:
Support Worker – Loughborough (LE11)
Company
Affinity Trust
Job description
Job Introduction
- Location: Loughborough (LE11)
- Hourly rate: £12.25 per hour
- Hours per week: Full time (37.5 hours) / Part time (30 or 22.5 hours, alternate weekends)
- Training Provided: Full training provided. Opportunities to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
- Sponsorship is not available for this position
Supporting people to live great livesAt 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 a fun-loving person to join our brilliant team supporting 10 people who live in their own flats, in the same building in Loughborough.You will be working in their homes, so it’s important you can connect and share interests. The people we support enjoy day trips to places of interest, holidays, gardening and many enjoy walking, both locally and further afield. The social area hosts regular activities for everyone, celebrating birthdays and other festivities. This is a busy and active location, so you will need to be an outgoing and encouraging person.There are a variety of different shifts including: 7am – 2:30pm, 2:30pm – 10pm & 9am – 6.30pm, dependant on the person supportedHow 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:
- 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’re ready to make a positive impact and support others in achieving their goals, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in creating an environment where everyone can thrive.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:Check out more opportunities on our careers page:INDCEN
Expected salary
£12.25 per hour
Location
Loughborough, Leicestershire
Job date
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 02:12:43 GMT
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