Support Worker - Coalville & Ibstock LE67

Job Description

Doing Amazing Things TogetherAre you looking for a role where every day is different Are you able to commute to Coalville LE67 and surrounding areasThen we have an many opportunitys for you!Our services in and around Coalville are a mixture between individuals living in bungalows and flats for supported living. We also have outreach packages where we support individuals directly in their own home. We have ladies and gentleman with learningdisabilities throughout Coalville who are supported in their own homes so they can live an independent lifestyle. Each property enjoys doing different activities such as, going out to the community, attending swimming classes, going to the local pub and manymore. As a support worker, your role is to assist with teaching daily living skills and encourage an active lifestyle. This includes cooking, cleaning, managing medication and money. You will also assist individuals in building and maintaining relationshipswith their families.The individuals supported have their own mobility vehicles so holding a full UK manual driving license is essential as they love to get out and explore their local community.Does this sound like a job for you Why not apply to day to speak to one of our team to find out moreAffinity Trust is a charity organisation supporting people with learning disabilities to live in their own home and be part of the community.Why Join UsBecause the people we support are at the heart of everything we do, we truly value our incredible staff & are committed to ensure they are fully supported.An Amazing Place to work

• This is the best job - You will not find a more interesting and rewarding job, you will be making a genuine difference to someones life
• Our values drive everything we do
• You will get the opportunity to work with some great colleagues and work as “one team”
• You’ll have the opportunity to work flexibly with our range of shift types

Rewards

• Blue Light Card - All work and no play is not fun, soenjoy discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants, on travel and great days out, all provided at no cost to you
• Wagestream - An App that lets you track your earnings in real-time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it, in advance of payday
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• 28days annual leave pro-rata (including bank holidays), which we increase the longer you are with us
• Sleep in & bank holiday payment enhancements and a 15% overtime premium on hours over 37.5 per week
• We will applyand pay for your DBS for you
• Life Assurance and Pension scheme
• A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members

Development & Your Career

• You will get a great Induction to your new team along with amazing training opportunities that include the Care Certificate, and Diploma in Health & Social Care.
• E-learning webinars.
• Access to specialist care sector training, all fully paid for by us
• We have a mentorship scheme in place to provide support and guide you on your journey with us
• Loads of career progression opportunities

Field3We Value you

• You are so important to us & we want you to really feel like part of the team - from day 1 you’ll have supportive management & a Buddy who will show you the ropes. You’ll also have full access to our online wellbeing centre
• We recognise our amazing staff in our 6 monthly Affinity Star Awards
• We hope you stay part of Affinity Trust & we celebrate that with Long Service Awards
• Your wellbeing & happiness will always be a priority, so you can access an excellent wellbeing programme, plus resources and a wellbeing champions network
• If all the above wasn’t enough you will receive ‘Thank You’ gift vouchers, be part of regular engagement surveys, attend regular forum meetings and can contribute to the staff newsletter, and to hear about the amazing work of your colleagues and the achievementsof the people we support

Everyone is welcome

• We enjoy a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone
• We’re committed to being Disability Confident and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
• As part of our commitment we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Recruitment Team on and we’ll get back to you