Support Worker

Affinity Trust, Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute

Support Worker

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Affinity Trust, Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 8 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Location ref: Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute

Full Job Description

A caring, reliable, and friendly support worker is wanted to provide person-centred support to an individual who enjoys cooking, arts and crafts, and getting out and about in the community. The role involves supporting them to live as independently as possible while encouraging participation in activities they enjoy and helping build confidence in everyday life. Support will include assistance with day-to-day tasks such as managing post, attending appointments, shopping, meal preparation, and general household organisation, as well as providing some personal care in a respectful and dignified manner.

Have you ever considered the difference a smile can make? Taking the time to listen, understand, and empower someone to make their own choices can have a huge impact. As a Support Worker, it's about helping people live their best lives - in the ways they choose to. At Affinity Trust, what matters most is your compassion and willingness to make a difference. Every day offers the chance to learn, grow, and see the real impact of your support in the lives of people around you.

Joining Affinity Trust means you'll be with caring colleagues, gain hands-on training that helps you grow into the role, and discover that what you do each day matters. Joining us as a Support Worker gives you; Meaningful connections that make a difference every day Shared experiences of happiness and growth in the people you support Being valued for who you are and the difference you make every day 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
  • A PVG check is required (paid for by us). "Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010". We interview as we receive applications, so apply today! We're committed to being Disability Confident, and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. If you require any assistance with finding out about current vacancies, making an application, or need our recruitment documents in a more accessible format, please let us know. INDSCO

Direct job link

https://www.s1jobs.com/job/support-worker-127716121

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.