Job Description
About Us
At 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, mental health needs or behaviours that may challenge.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.Skills & Experience
Working as a Support Worker in our day service you will be assisting our adults in various enjoyable activities such as cookery courses, pilates, dancing, swimming and football. This position will also see you supporting out in the community on a 1:2:1 basis; an ideal candidate would therefore be someone who is active and outgoing. This role is offered on part time, permanent basis working 21 hours a week, across 3 day shifts. Whilst general working hours are 9:30am-4:30pm, flexibility is required as the post will involve working some evenings and weekends (on a rota basis). This role is driver essential. Although previous experience supporting adults with learning disabilities would be desirable it is not essential as full training is provided, along with completing shadow shifts.Benefits
Affinity trust don't just offer fun and rewarding careers but also a range of benefits:*28 days paid holiday per year (Inc. bank holidays), pro rata
*Competitive pension scheme
*Childcare vouchers
*Employee Assistant programme
*Occupational Health Support
*Paid for DBS
*Funded Training *pro rata for part time staff Be the difference, change lives.This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will be provided by Affinity Trust. Apply Now