Support Worker

Be the difference, change lives! If you would like a fulfilling and flexible career that will make a difference to people, read on???

Here at Affinity Trust, we are dedicated to support people with learning disabilities to live the lives they want to. We are a national charity providing person-centred support across the whole of England and Scotland. We are extremely proud to have been doing this for the last 25 years during which time we have empowered thousands of people to meet their aspirations and goals in life, and to live as independently as they wish.

Benefits: 28 days paid holiday per year (Inc. bank holidays & increasing to 33 days with length of service), competitive pension scheme (we will match contributions up to 6%), childcare vouchers, employee assistance programme, occupational health support, fantastic training and development tailored to support you as an individual, paid for DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) , refer a friend scheme *pro rata for part time staff

Closing Date 31 March 2018

About the Role:

Do you want you to be part of an exciting team providing high quality support to people with learning disabilities, autism and some physical disabilities?

Due to the support needs at this service, you will be supporting people with a range of needs which will include help with bathing, dressing, shopping and cooking as well as supporting people to take part in a range of activities that they like to do.

If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you.

Our staff tell us that "No two days are the same???We might be at the supermarket on Tuesday, the football on Saturday and losing our voices at a rock concert???!"

About You:

We are looking for people to join our supported living service within the village of Silsoe. Previous experience is not essential as we will provide you with training, support and guidance. All we ask is that you want to be part of a team supporting individuals to achieve what they want to do.

Affinity Trust are an equal opportunities employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion or belief.

This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS or PVG check which will be provided by Affinity Trust.

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Care Worker, Learning Disabilities, Not for Profit, Social Care, Healthcare, Volunteer, Voluntary Sector, Care Assistant, Community Care, Healthcare Assistant, Vulnerable People, Social Worker etc.

This vacancy is being advertised by EasyWeb Recruitment, the UK's leading Online Recruitment Agency. The services advertised by EasyWeb Recruitment are those of an employment agency. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief, and we confirm that we will gladly accept all applications.