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Support Worker

Affinity Trust
Job LocationMarkfield
EducationNot Mentioned
Salary£9.50 - £10.00 per hour
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypePermanent, full-time

Job Description

Be the difference, change lives!Were looking for experienced Support Workers to join our team in BillaBarra Lane, Markfield, Leicestershire, supporting adults with learning disabilities, complex mental health needs and challenging behaviours.The location is planned to open in May 2021BenefitsAs well as knowing that what you do is making a positive difference to peoples lives, we offer a comprehensive benefits package as follows:

  • 28 days paid holiday per year (inc. bank holidays & increasing to 33 days with length of service)*
  • Access to our online discount portal that offers discounts off shopping, holidays, cinemas, days out and gym membership
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Sleep in shift and bank holiday payment enhancements
  • Enhanced overtime of 15% on hours over 37.5 per week
  • Employee Assistance programme (a 24 hr helpline)
  • Occupational Health support
  • Fantastic training and development tailored to support you as an individual
  • Paid for DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)
  • Refer a friend scheme (earning £100 - £400 per referral)
    • *pro rata for part time staffRole & ResponsibilitiesAfter a successful completion of a probationary period of 6 months, the hourly rate will then increase to £10.00.
  • Support people with all aspects of daily living, including cooking, cleaning, shopping, meal prep, personal care etc.
  • Use the principles of Positive Behaviour Support to reduce occurrence of behaviours that challenge
  • Support people socially and to enjoy various hobbies and activities, like swimming or cycling
  • Develop outcome based support plan, risk assessment and person centered plan with the person supported and review and develop regularly
  • Assist with volunteering or employment opportunities
  • Enable person supported to develop new and maintain old friendships and relationships
  • Administer medication where required
  • Support with holidays, trips and days out and much much more
    • What we look for
  • You will need to be able to work flexibly which will include early mornings, evenings, bank holidays, weekends waking nights and sleep in shifts. An additional payment is paid per sleep in shift completed.
  • Experience supporting people with learning disabilities, complex mental health needs and challenging behaviours is essential
  • Previous experience or knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support is ideal
  • Good communication skills - the person we support is dependent on staff use of BSL and Makaton
  • Confident and able to manage difficult situations
  • Candidates that are adventurous, friendly, encouraging, supportive, respectful, and resourceful
    • About UsAt Affinity Trust all of the people we support have a learning disability but many have associated health needs, dementia, physical disabilities, profound and multiple learning disability or mental health needs.All our Support Workers complete shadow shifts before working with the people we support.We are an equal opportunities employer.This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check which will be provided by Affinity Trust.We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion and taking action to address inequality. We particularly welcome applications from anyone who is from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, anyone who considers themselves to have a disability and members of the LGBTQ+ community.Affinity Trust is committed to being Disability Confident which is a scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment, all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.

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