Female Bank Support Worker - Leeds Opportunities (LS9)
Job Introduction
- Location:Leeds Opportunities
- Hourly rate:£12.25 per hour rising to a minimum of £12.71 from April 2026
- Hours per week:Bank
- Training Provided:Full training provided
- Benefits:We will apply and pay for your enhanced DBS
- 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?
We’re looking for someone to join our team in our day opportunities centre in Leeds. The centre has been providing fun community-based activities for people with learning disabilities for over 20 years. Come and join the fun and get to know the 45 people who come along each week to enjoy activities, such as cookery courses, pilates, ping pong, zumba, gym, dancing, swimming and football.
Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010".
How 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 adaptyour support to fit what each person needs and wants daily.
- You will encouragepeople to make their own choices, big and small.
- You will help people to do things themselves to be as independentas possible.
- You will support people to buildconfidence 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 celebratepeople’s achievements, no matter how small they might seem to others.
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.
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/careers/job-search/