Support Worker

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Affinity Trust, Connel, Argyll and Bute

Part time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 16 Apr | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Location ref: Connel, Argyll and Bute

Full Job Description

As a Support Worker at Affinity Trust, you'll play an important role each day by supporting people to take part in the activities and experiences they value, helping them to live with confidence and independence. It might be something simple like taking a walk to the shops to get a pint of milk; or something bigger like supporting someone to visit the gym for the first time, start a new hobby, or even take a trip abroad. We provide complete training to enable you to provide the best support you can to people living with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health needs. In this role, you will provide dedicated 1:1 support to a lady who enjoys being active in her community every day, so being a confident driver is essential. She has a range of interests including gardening, swimming, arts and crafts, and listening to her favourite artist, Daniel O'Donnell. We're looking for someone who shares her enthusiasm for these activities and is passionate about supporting people to live full and meaningful lives. She lives in a shared home with two other ladies and two gentlemen. You will have the opportunity to get to know everyone in the home and may provide support to others from time to time. Each person has their own unique needs, including learning disabilities, mental health needs, physical disabilities, and personal care requirements. The people we support enjoy a variety of activities, such as attending local community groups, listening to music, gardening, and taking part in arts and crafts. You will play an important role in helping to create a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. What truly matters is your kindness, positivity, and desire to make a difference in someone's day. Making a difference for those we support includes; Allowing people to fulfil and enjoy their daily routines and achieve their goals Building trust, connection, and independence Developing yourself alongside a compassionate, mindful and dedicated team of colleagues "Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010". Our Benefits

Buy & sell annual leave
Access pay as you earn via Stream - https://stream.co/en
Wellbeing scheme
Fully funded health plan via SimplyHealth (GP, dental, optical)
Blue Light Card reimbursement
Pension & Life Assurance

Direct job link

https://www.s1jobs.com/job/support-worker-126699776

About this company

Affinity Trust

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Affinity Trust supports over 900 people with learning disabilities across England and Scotland, helping them live as independently as possible. We have a strong track record of supporting people with more complex needs including autism, mental health needs and profound and multiple learning disabilities. Set up in 1991, we have grown steadily ever since. Behind this success is our belief that everyone with a learning disability has the right to an active and fulfilling life. Whether enabling people to live in their own homes, giving opportunities to enjoy community-based activities, or supporting people into work, we aim to ensure that those we support can live life to the full. Affinity Trust are an equal opportunities employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion or belief.