Part Time Support Worker - Ibstock (LE67)

We are recruiting a team to support one gentleman who lives in his own home in Ibstock. You will be working alongside him in his own home and it's important you can connect, share interests and be interested. He is a huge Star Wars fan, loves Marvel and Disney too and enjoys getting out into the wider community. We are looking for staff who can be engaging, positive and are outgoing, who can understand how important structure and routine can be to him. Experience supporting challenging behaviours, either professionally or personally is beneficial.

This is a part time role and hours can be discussed at interview stage. You should be available to work a variety of shifts between 7am -10pm across the week and alternative weekends, including some sleep-in shifts as needed.

For this role it would preferable if you have a full UK driving licence and have held it for one year.

So, if you enjoy building meaningful relationships and think you could plan, communicate and deliver support with and alongside people, then this is the place for you.

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.
Why Join Us?

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 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.

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.

What will you do?

Supporting people is really important but it's not all Star Wars and Marvel. We also support people to take medication, assist with personal care, make healthy lifestyle choices and maintain their home in a way they that they feel safe, well and happy.