Experienced Support Worker
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Bradford
- Salary
- Great benefits/ DBS paid for
- Posted
- 09 Jun 2021
- Closes
- 22 Jun 2021
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching, Support
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Be the difference, change lives - apply today!
Would you like to support with people with learning disabilities and mental health needs in their own homes and in their communities? You can help them to have a more independent and fulfilling life whilst being developing a career in social care!
The ideal candidate will be looking for 18 hours and have the flexibility to work shifts between 7am - 7pm which can include early, middle and late shifts. Driving is also an essential requirement to be successful in this post.
Your Benefits
* 28 days paid holiday per year (inc. bank holidays)*
* Make a genuine difference to someone's life
* Blue Light Card
* GBP200 bonus after 3 months service, GBP100 after 6 months service and a further GBP100 bonus after 12 months service
* Pension scheme
* Sleep in & bank holiday payment enhancements
* 15% overtime enhancement on hours over 37.5 per week
* Fantastic training and development
* Paid for DBS
* Refer a friend scheme (earning GBP100 - GBP400 per referral)
*pro rata for part time staff
About The Role
* You'll support people with all aspects of daily living, including cooking, cleaning, shopping, meal prep, personal care etc.
* Help the people you're supporting become more involved in their communities
* Support people socially and to enjoy hobbies and activities, like swimming or cycling
* Assist with volunteering/employment opportunities
* Support with holidays, trips and days out and more
Shift Patterns
As part of this role shifts could include:
* Earlies
* Lates
* Weekends
* Bank holidays
What skills and experience do I need?
Essential
* Candidates that are adventurous, friendly, encouraging, supportive, respectful, and resourceful
* People that share our values
* Good level of spoken & written communication
* Full UK driving licence
Desirable
* Previous experience
About Us
At Affinity Trust, all of the people we support have a learning disability but many have associated health needs, dementia, physical disabilities, profound and multiple learning disability or mental health needs.
All our Support Workers complete shadow shifts before working with the people we support.
This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, provided by Affinity Trust.
We promote diversity and inclusion within our workforce.
Affinity Trust is committed to being Disability Confident. As part of our commitment, all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role are guaranteed an interview
Would you like to support with people with learning disabilities and mental health needs in their own homes and in their communities? You can help them to have a more independent and fulfilling life whilst being developing a career in social care!
The ideal candidate will be looking for 18 hours and have the flexibility to work shifts between 7am - 7pm which can include early, middle and late shifts. Driving is also an essential requirement to be successful in this post.
Your Benefits
* 28 days paid holiday per year (inc. bank holidays)*
* Make a genuine difference to someone's life
* Blue Light Card
* GBP200 bonus after 3 months service, GBP100 after 6 months service and a further GBP100 bonus after 12 months service
* Pension scheme
* Sleep in & bank holiday payment enhancements
* 15% overtime enhancement on hours over 37.5 per week
* Fantastic training and development
* Paid for DBS
* Refer a friend scheme (earning GBP100 - GBP400 per referral)
*pro rata for part time staff
About The Role
* You'll support people with all aspects of daily living, including cooking, cleaning, shopping, meal prep, personal care etc.
* Help the people you're supporting become more involved in their communities
* Support people socially and to enjoy hobbies and activities, like swimming or cycling
* Assist with volunteering/employment opportunities
* Support with holidays, trips and days out and more
Shift Patterns
As part of this role shifts could include:
* Earlies
* Lates
* Weekends
* Bank holidays
What skills and experience do I need?
Essential
* Candidates that are adventurous, friendly, encouraging, supportive, respectful, and resourceful
* People that share our values
* Good level of spoken & written communication
* Full UK driving licence
Desirable
* Previous experience
About Us
At Affinity Trust, all of the people we support have a learning disability but many have associated health needs, dementia, physical disabilities, profound and multiple learning disability or mental health needs.
All our Support Workers complete shadow shifts before working with the people we support.
This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, provided by Affinity Trust.
We promote diversity and inclusion within our workforce.
Affinity Trust is committed to being Disability Confident. As part of our commitment, all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role are guaranteed an interview