Support Worker - Leicester LE2

Job Description

Doing amazing things togetherAre you looking for a new and rewarding careerSocial, chatty ,and bubbly people are what meet you in our location in Leicester. In this area, we support 11 individuals, 10 people in 1 building where support is provided in individual flats, and then also 1 gentlemen in his home in the community. Thegentlemen in the community enjoy going to the shops and for walks; and require someone with clear communication skills.In our lively main building, the people supported enjoy a range of activities, especially attending their College courses where they get involved with music lessons, art and drama classes. If you are looking to be part of a team where there is a buzz ofactivity and social relationships then we have an opportunity for you!We have both full time and part time opportunities available.If this sounds like the job for you, then apply today!Affinity Trust is a charity organisation supporting people with learning disabilities to live in their own home and be part of their community.Please note interviews will be held on the 1st of August with a view to starting in September.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

We 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