D019330

£12.35 Per Hour

Winnersh

England, South East England, Berkshire

Part Time

Hours per week: 22.5

Closing Date: January 31, 2026

Support Worker – Winnersh, Wokingham (RG41)

Part-Time – 22.5 hours per week£12.35 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift

Make every day matter in a role where your care, energy and commitment genuinely change lives.

“I love the job role – some days it doesn't feel like work at all!” — Current Support Worker

We’re looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Support Worker to join our team in Winnersh, Wokingham. You will support three individuals with learning disabilities, autism and epilepsy to live active, meaningful and fulfilling lives.

Who You Will Be Supporting

You will be supporting three individuals — two men and one woman — all of whom are wheelchair users.

Each person has different needs and routines. One gentleman requires 24-hour support due to partial sight loss, epilepsy and behaviours of distress. Together, they enjoy a wide range of activities, including:

• Theatre visits, activity clubs and walks
• Swimming — a real favourite
• Music festivals, bowling and seaside trips
• Community-based activities and outings

You will play a vital role in supporting them to enjoy their interests safely while maintaining dignity, independence and choice.

What You Will Be Doing

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will support with:

Personal care
Providing respectful and dignified personal care tailored to individual needs.

Community support
Offering 1:1 and 2:1 support when out and about, ensuring individuals can take part in the activities they enjoy.

Mobility support
Supporting people who use wheelchairs, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.

Meal preparation
Preparing meals and supporting individuals with their dietary needs.

Medication administration
Ensuring medication is administered safely and in line with training and guidance.

Household support
Assisting with housework, shopping, cooking, budgeting and attending GP or hospital appointments.

Emotional support
Offering reassurance, understanding behaviours of distress and responding positively and calmly.

Shift Patterns

This role is contracted at 22.5 hours per week, with shifts worked flexibly across the week.

Typical shifts include:

• 7:00am – 3:00pm
• 2:00pm – 10:00pm
• Occasional sleep-ins:10:00pm – 7:00am (£50 per sleep-in)

Rotas are provided in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who brings positivity, resilience and compassion to their work.

You will be:

• Comfortable supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and epilepsy
• A clear, confident communicator
• Calm and resilient in a busy, sometimes challenging environment
• Outgoing and active, happy to take part in community activities
• Kind, patient and supportive, with a values-driven approach

Experience is helpful, but not essential — full training and ongoing support are provided.

Why Choose Dimensions?

A recognised Great Place to Work
Proudly accredited as a Great Place to Work for seven consecutive years.

Rewards that make a difference

• 30 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
• Buy and sell holiday options
• Bike to Work scheme
• Discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment and gym memberships
• £200 refer-a-friend bonus

Grow with us

• Paid training and development
• Funded accredited qualifications
• Career pathways through Dimensions Academy and Aspire

Live well, work well

• Comprehensive wellbeing strategy
• Staff listening network
• Health checks

Belonging and Inclusion
We welcome and value diversity and are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive workplace.

Other Important Information

• Applications are reviewed upon receipt; interviews continue until the ...

Job Introduction

• Location:Buckingham (MK18)
• Hourly rate:£12.45
• Hours per week:Part time (24 hours)
• Shifts required:8am - 8pm with a sleep in and some weekend working
• Training provided:A wide range of training is provided
• Required:Experience of working in social care supporting individuals with complex needs
• Required:Driver Preferred
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

A meaningful career starts here. Empower people to develop the tools they need to thrive.

As a Positive Behavioural Support worker you will help support people with learning disabilities, Autism, mental health and complex needs to transform their lives.

Who will I support?

You will work with adults (18+) to provide support that will significantly improve their quality of life. This will be supporting one gentleman within his own home who likes playing board games, going to events, spending time on the PlayStation, and being out in the local community.

How will I make a difference?

• Your support will enable the person you support to access their community
• You will take time to understand the lived experience of the person you’re supporting. You’ll help them build tools they will use for the rest of their lives to live great, independent lives
• You’ll also support their families, carers and other professionals to apply and embed these steps for long lasting impact

What benefits will I have?

We have a range of benefits that you can mix and match to suit you, such as:

• Stream– 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’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: Recruitment@affinitytrust.org 

Check out more opportunities on our careers page: https://www.affinitytrust.org/about-us/careers/job-search/

Please note that we are actively shortlisting candidates throughout the duration of the advert, interviews will be held as soon as possible and we will make an offer immediately if we find the right candidate. Apply without delay!

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We are looking to recruit people who will work as part of a team providing support to individuals in their own home and in the community.

Duties include ensuring that they are supported in a person-centred way and supporting them to be active members of their community in order to maximise their independence. You will also contribute to the planning and development of the Living Support Services to ensure a high standard of support is provided to everyone who uses the service.

Required Skills

• Experience of working with people with enduring mental health problems an advantage.
• Level 3 Diploma/NVQ qualification in Health & Social Care (Adults) an advantage.
• A commitment to undertake appropriate training is essential.
• The ability to work as part of a team, but also to work independently.
• A commitment to working in a person centred manner.
• An understanding and commitment to the Mental Health Recovery model an advantage.
• An ability to work a range of hours including nights on a rotational basis.
• Full clean driving licence preferred.

Successful applicants who do not already hold a Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Health and Social Care (Adults) will be required to undertake this training upon commencement of the post.

Notes

An application for a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be submitted in the event of an individual being offered a position within Blyth Star Enterprises.

Blyth Star Enterprises is a Disability Confident Employer. A disabled applicant meeting the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.

Find out More and Apply

To find out more about the role of a Support Worker at Blyth Star, use the links below to download our full job description:

When you’re ready, please download and complete an application form and an equal opportunities monitoring form to apply for the post:

• Job Application Form – Blyth Star Enterprises
• Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form – Blyth Star Enterprises

Once complete, please send both forms to Brandon Hedley by email: b.hedley@blythstar.org.uk or by post to:

Admin Department
Blyth Star Enterprises Limited
c/o The Old Chandlery
30 Ridley Street
Blyth
Northumberland
NE24 3AG

A little bit about Blyth Star Enterprises

At Blyth Star Enterprises Limited we work alongside people aged 18 and upwards with mental ill health and learning and other disabilities to enable them to have meaningful and independent lives within their community. We support people to develop and take control of their own lives using a person-centred approach focused on rehabilitation and recovery. Our services include living support, community residential rehabilitation, day services, training and employment training, life coaching, social and leisure activities. The organisation is based upon its three fundamental principles:

Somewhere to live,

Somewhere to work,

Someone to care.

Become part of our story

VSA is a well-respected local social care charity, helping support the people of Aberdeen for over 150 years.

Our mission is to provide the best of care to enable the best of lives; supporting individuals and communities to fulfill their potential.

VSA provides vital support and services to people of all ages. At VSA we support a person’s physical, mental, emotional and social well-being through a range of residential and outreach support Services.

Working in social care is a hugely rewarding career, and you can help change the lives of vulnerable children and adults. At VSA, we are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team.

VSA have an exciting opportunity available to join Linn Moor as a Relief Support/Care Worker based in Peterculter, Aberdeen. This will be a relief/ part time position.

Linn Moor School and Campus provides specialist education and transitioning care for children and young people living with complex and additional support needs.

Hours: Relief/Ad-hoc Work

Rota: A variety of shifts including early, evening and weekend shifts. No night shift requirements.

Hourly Rate: £12.81 per hour

Location: Linn Moor Campus

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• The Relief Support/Care Worker required to work across the care and education services at the school. Both services have core and specialised approaches that you will be required to follow as set out in VSA and Linn Moor policies and procedures and VSA, Linn Moor and regulated and statutory standards.
• Always work in a child centred way and contribute to the effective provision of a nurturing and positive culture that meets the care and educational needs of the children/young people.
• To be part of creating a happy, safe and caring team and environment which enables children/young people to learn new knowledge and skills and communicate with confidence.
• Work flexibly in care and education settings, recognising that a different skill set is required and appropriate in each to support the child/young person in their physical, psychological and emotional development.
• Recognise that children/young people have a legal right to an appropriate and well provided education commensurate with their developmental and communication needs and for growth that is flexible, nurturing and supportive.
• We expect the support/care worker to work under the direction of the teacher and develop knowledge of current Scottish educational policy frameworks including the Curriculum for Excellence, How Good is my School and specific documentation for ASN schools.
• We strive to meet these requirements in order to fulfil education standards.
• The support/care worker will understand and promote the principals of GIRFEC (Getting It Right For Every Child)

In order to facilitate the transport of staff to and from our Linn Moor campus, VSA operates a staff bus from the Aberdeen City Centre both in the morning, afternoon and evening.

Support Worker - Learning Disabilities

Department

Learning Disabilities

Employment Type

Full-Time, Temporary

Support Worker - Learning Disabilities

Location: Hull

Salary: £25,715 per annum (pro-rata)

Contract type: Fixed Term, Full-Time

Target Housing is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. Over the past 30 years we have shown that stable accommodation and support can help transform lives and empower people to achieve independence.

If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!

The Role

You will be based in Hull and will deliver high quality support to individuals who have a learning disability and /or autism. The support will be provided in our accommodation, as well as in the community and other appropriate settings. You will have an allocated caseload and be responsible for completing risk assessments, support plans and other paperwork. You will play an instrumental part in empowering individuals to live more independently, co-ordinating support with other key agencies, attending multi-disciplinary meetings.

The support will include but not be limited to, assisting with daily living skills including shopping, attending appointments, accessing community resources, health care and accessing and dealing with benefits to maintain a safe and comfortable living environment. This service is run over 7 days a week.

Responsibilities Include:

• Deliver 1:1 support to clients in line with the goals set out in their support plan
• Liaise with the others involved in an individual’s care regarding progress towards set goals
• Keep up to date, accurate and professional recordings of support delivery
• Liaise with external agencies and professionals involved in clients support
• Work flexibly as part of the staff rota to ensure safe staffing levels are met (five days out of seven)
• Encourage and support service users to take part in activities
• Encourage service users to contribute fully to their care and support plan
• Support service users with personal administration, form filling and making benefit claims as necessary

This is not an exhaustive list of duties.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• A valid UK driving license and access to own roadworthy vehicle. Business insurance will be required.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Experience working with mental health
• An understanding of relevant legislation relating to vulnerable adults
• Experience of working in partnership with Local Authorities and Health/Social Care professionals
• NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care is preferred
• Intermediate IT skills which must include Outlook, Word and Excel
• Effective and clear written communication skills in report writing, risk assessments and form completion
• Excellent time-management skills

There are many great reasons to join our team!

• Great opportunities for career development
• Mileage Compensation
• A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted

Our Ethos

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Diversity & Inclusion Ambassadors who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you.

If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch with Francesca Robinson (francesca.robinson@targethousing.org.uk)

Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible!

Location

Hull, East Ri...

• Pay rates up to £14.50 per hour (see detail at the bottom of the ad)
• A fixed and predictable shift pattern, with overtime available
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Fully paid training, DBS and Social Care Wales fees
• Christmas and Easter Bank Holidays double time, others time and a half
• A supportive and inclusive environment, with an involved manager

Are you a positive, caring and patient person looking for a role where you can make a real difference and help people achieve their desired goals? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for a Support Worker for three young men who live together in Abergele. They each lead active lives and enjoy a variety of activities including kick boxing, walking, arts and crafts, bell ringing, gardening, and other social events. Your role will be crucial in helping them to live independently, grow their life skills, and participate in activities they love.

Any experience with learning disabilities would be great, but is not essential as full induction, training and ongoing support will be provided. However this role does require a driver.

We are a fantastic organisation to work for: a local charity with a focus on person-centred support. We are a Platinum Investor in People and received a rating of excellent in all three categories in our last CIW inspection.

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please give the Service Manager Nic a call on 01745 584 527. There is also more information available on our website https://www.cartrefni.com/, including a full job description and person specification.

To apply, please either use the easy online form on our website or give our office a call on 01745 584 527 and we will send you a paper form.

More detail on our hourly pay rates –

• Basic rate, for those working towards adult social care qualification - £13.45
• For those with Level 2 adult social care qualification - £13.85
• For those with Level 3 adult social care qualification - £14.50
• Sleep in - £8.21

We are passionate about learning and development so we will support you to achieve the qualifications above and the higher pay rates that go with them.

Per hour

Support Assistant

Job Description

Job Title: Support Assistant  Contract Type: PermanentSalary: £28,155.84 Per AnnumWorking Hours: 37.5 Hours per weekWorking Pattern:  Rolling rota, shifts: 8:00am - 4:00pm, 12:00pm - 8:00pm, 1:30pm - 9:30pm, 5 days a week including weekends and bank holidaysLocation:  Bevatone House, BarnetIf you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.

The difference you will make as a Support Assistant
You will be key in the day-to-day running of one of our supported housing services. The priority in your role includes the safety and wellbeing of everyone in our accommodation, including our customers.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
•    Engaging with customers daily to build their trust and encourage them to take part in various activities within the service and wider community.
•    Working with customers to raise their awareness of local services and facilities to ensure they have access to training, education, and work.
•    Carry out support planning and risk assessments for high need customers with the support of a Support Officer.
•    Working with the Specialist Support Officer to arrange and facilitate group sessions or activities.
•    Collaborating with relevant community agencies to ensure customers receive appropriate advice and support.
•    Ensuring that key performance targets are met and that all customer records are up to date.

About you
We are looking for someone who believes in working together as part of a team, who shares our values and who is friendly, engaged and committed to achieving great outcomes for our customers.
We are looking for someone with:
•    Experience of working with vulnerable people with a range of needs in a support capacity
•    A genuine passion for working with people and be able to travel
•    Good communication skills and the ability to engage with and respect the needs of vulnerable people
•    Excellent team working skills with a creative flair and ability to think outside of the box
•    Housing sector knowledge including housing benefit applications
•    Strong IT and social media skills to manage and maintain administration and recording systemsWhy Riverside?
One Housing Group is now part of Riverside.  At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. 
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
•    Competitive pay & generous pension 
•    28 days holidays plus bank holidays
•    Flexible working options available
•    Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
•    A wide range of benefits
Our Mental Health team is vital to helping us deliver on this vision. We work to transform the life experience of people with mental health support needs. The support we provide is delivered in a range of settings (like supported housing, assessment centres and outreach) and our customers’ support needs can include psychosis, forensic and personality disorders.
We believe in providing care and support to our clients that will enable them to make informed decisions about their life that will increase their sense of wellbeing: this might be greater independence, better coping strategies or a richer network and sense of self achievement. We of-fer you the chance to develop your own skills through regular line management supervision, reflective practice, access to a ten-day course on relevant mental health topics and working together with your specialist colleagues.Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: 
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respec...

Female Rehabilitation Support Worker - Birmingham

Req # 595

Birmingham - Bristol Road, 1101 Bristol Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Thursday 15 January 2026 at 02:00

Female Rehabilitation Support Worker

LOCATION: Birmingham

SALARY: Up to £13.75 per hour

HOURS: 35hrs per week

**0900 - 1900 on a two week rolling rota including 1 weekend every 2 weeks.**

Drivers are desirable however not essential for the role.

This post is a dedicated 1:1 for a Female Client.

Located in Birmingham, Bristol Road is a specialist residential centre that provides continuing rehabilitation and specialist care and support for up to eight people with an acquired brain injury.

We will train you to provide personalised support to our adult residents. You will follow individual support plans to meet the needs and aspirations of each person. The focus is developing independent living skills: personal hygiene, meal preparation, exercise, leisure activities, socialising – the daily routine of regular life.

You’ll get huge job satisfaction from seeing the people you are supporting do more for themselves and live the life they want to live. If you’re interested in building a career, we’re here to support you all the way on your own journey.

You do not need experience in care or support roles, just enthusiasm and a passion for helping people  – we provide a full induction and specialist training and coaching.

Supporting brain injury rehabilitation is different to other kinds of support work. You’re there to encourage and guide individuals, helping them regain the skills and confidence to live independently.

Why join us?

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people

with brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

ABOUT YOU:

We’re not looking for any kind of specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a good fit for the role and our Charity. We can train and develop you to become a great rehabilitation support worker if you:

• have genuine empathy for our residents, with the positivity, patience, and resilience to support them through the difficult times of their rehabilitation
• enjoy teamwork and take pride in getting a job done well alongside your colleagues
• have excellent face to face communication skills and a good standard of literacy
• have good time management skills and the ability to prioritise your own workload.

REWARDS:

You can look forward to excellent benefits including:

• A competitive rate of Up to £13.75 per hour
• 33 Days AL
• Buy/Sell up to 5 days AL each year
• Health Cash Plan
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and support
• Company Pension
• Group life assurance
• Eye voucher scheme
• Long service and staff awards
• Free parking

To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button.

**Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible. **

*All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks*

Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.

Job Details

• Pay Type
• Hourly

• Employment Indicator
• Regular

• Hiring Min Rate
• 12.75 GBP

• Hiring Max Rate
• 13.75 GBP

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Birmingham - Bristol Road, 1101 Bristol Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Residential Support Worker (Term Time Only)

Based in and around Nailsworth

40 hours per week, 37 weeks per year (term time only)

An exciting opportunity has become available to join Ruskin Mill College, Ruskin Mill Trust, as part of the committed team focusing on the holistic needs of the students. The students benefit from an extensive range of nutritional, therapeutic and medical support at each college that is reflected in the college sessions and in the residential provision. This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting a career across care and education.

Due to the festive period we are operating on a reduced staffing level until the 5th January. The recruitment team will do their best to respond promptly.

Apply now

Job Introduction

• Location:Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
• Hourly rate:£12.60 per hour
• Hours per week:Set part time hours - every other weekend, with a sleep in
• Training Provided:Full training provided and an opportunity to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

Make a difference by supporting people to live their life, their way

You will be supporting 2 gentlemen in their home in Huntingdon. They enjoy singing, dancing, Disney and baking amongst lots of other things. Your role will involve taking the initiative to promote independence while building a meaningful connection with them.

We can teach you everything you need to know about supporting people well. What we can’t teach you, is the stuff that comes from within:

✨ That buzz you get when you celebrate someone’s wins – big or small.

✨ That natural sense of wanting to make someone’s day brighter.

✨ That understanding that climbing a mountain starts with a single step.

In essence, that’s what we are looking for from you.

What does it mean to be a support worker?

Think about your daily routine and what matters to you. If you needed support to keep your day the way you like it, what would be important to you?

In this role, you will:

• Take time to understand what a great day means to the person you support.
• Adjust your approach to meet people’s needs and build on both their strengths and your own.
• Help build a supportive environment that encourages everyone to thrive and gives them the freedom to live their life their way.

People are at the heart of everything we do and as a support worker you will embody our core values by:

Working together

• Respecting the strengths and differences of the people you work with
• Communicating openly and building trust.
• Helping each other to provide the best support possible.

Giving our best

• Being dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives.
• Whether the day was easy or tough, taking responsibility for your actions and focusing on what matters most to those who you support.

Having courage

• Being open to new ideas and approaches.
• Using creativity and flexibility to try different ways of helping others.
• Providing the most effective and adaptable support possible.

What benefits will I have?

We have a range of benefits that you can mix and match to suit you, such as:

• Buy and sell annual leave– transfer windows open twice a year.
• Stream– an app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, access to coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback and more.
• 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.
• Blue light card– we will reimburse your Blue Light Card membership which provides discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants
• Pension and Life Assurance -you’ll be enrolled into our Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme.

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. 
Please note that we are actively shortlisting candidates throughout the duration of the advert, interviews will be held as soon as possible and we will make an offer immediately if we find the right candidate. Apply without delay!
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: Recruitment@affinitytrust.org
Check out more opportunities on our careers page: https://www.affinitytrust.org/about-us/...

Job Introduction

• Location:Northiam, Rye, East Sussex
• Hourly rate:£12.70 per hour
• Hours per week:Part time (15-30 hrs)
• Training Provided:Full training provided. Opportunities to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Required:The ability to get to this location, as hard to reach using public transport.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

Supporting people to live great lives

At 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?

You’ll be joining our wonderful team, supporting individuals with learning disabilities as they move back into their newly refurbished supported living home in Northiam.

In this rewarding role, you’ll help people enjoy the activities they love—whether it’s dining out, shopping, dancing at the disco, taking long countryside walks, or spending quality time at home. You’ll also have the chance to support them in their newly adapted kitchen with baking and cooking, or simply relaxing together in the garden.

People may need support with areas of their personal care and well-being, support to take medication or help getting around and your role is to empower and connect, help them navigate life with confidence and independence.

You will need to be able to work shifts flexibly across the week, including some weekends and some sleep-in shifts.

Being a driver and willing to drive people's vehicles would be an advantage, but the ability to get to this location as early as 7am and finishing again at 10pm though is essential, as this home is hard to reach using public transport. 

What benefits will I have?

We have a range of benefits that you can mix and match to suit you, such as:

Stream – 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. 

Please note that we are actively shortlisting candidates throughout the duration of the advert, interviews will be held as soon as possible and we will make an offer immediately if we find the right candidate.