Support Worker

Job Description

Doing amazing things togetherAre you someone who is constantly on the go, ready for a new adventure every step of the day As well as a big animal lover Than we may have the perfect role for you.We support a lady in Sheffield who is very active, and thoroughly enjoys spending time caring for different animals. She works on a farm looking after the horses, chickens and cows; and would like to start up horse riding again soon. The lady supported canalso be found in her local cat sanctuary caring for the cats and kittens. Whilst taking care of animals does take up her time, she also enjoys walking and going swimming.The role will be supporting in the ladies home so not only will it involve getting stuck into different hobbies, everyday tasks such as cooking, cleaning and assisting or prompting will make up part of this post. Due to the rural location of the ladies home,a driver is essential for this position.Does this sound like the right job for you Then apply today.We will pay you a £400 Welcome Bonus.Affinity Trust is a charity organisation supporting people with learning disabilities to live in their own home and be part of the community.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"
• Youll have the opportunity to work flexibly with our range of shift types

Rewards

• 28 days annual leave pro-rata (including bank holidays), which we increase the longer you are with us.
• To acknowledge the amazing contribution youll be making to our (your) team, we will pay you a £200 welcome bonus after 3 months, then another £100 after 6 months & because we truly value your commitment, a further £100 bonus after 12 months to celebrateyour Affinity Trust Birthday!
• All work and no play is not fun, so enjoy discounts in your favourite shops, restaurants, travel and great days out with your Blue Light Card that we will provide you
• A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members.
• Life Assurance and Pension scheme.
• We will apply for and pay for an enhanced DBS for you
• Sleep in & bank holiday payment enhancements and a 15% overtime premium on hours over 37.5 per week

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
• 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 youll have supportive management & a Buddy who will show you the ropes. Youll 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 wasnt 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
• Were 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.