Support Worker - Sturminster Newton

We have the opportunity for you to be part of something truly brilliant!

Based in the stunning location of Sturminster Newton, we support adults with learning disabilities to live independently in a block of 18 flats. They enjoy a number of activities such as volunteering, swimming, running, horse riding, fishing, community engagement and day to day skills development.

You will need to be able to work shifts (7am-2.30pm & 2.30pm-10pm) across the week and every other weekend.

Preferabaly you will be a driver and hold a clean UK manual license (for at least 1 year) and be prepared to drive the people we supports vehicles, to ensure they are able to maximise their opportunities to the full.

If you are passionate about giving something back to your community, and you want to get stuck in to this exciting role - let us know! 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 their community.

Because the people we support are at the heart of everything we do, we truly value our incredible staff & are committed to ensure they are fully supported.

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 someone's life
• Our values drive everything we do
• You will get the opportunity to work with some great colleagues and work as “one team”
• You’ll have the opportunity to work flexibly with our range of shift types

Rewards

• Blue Light Card - All work and no play is not fun, so enjoy discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants, on travel and great days out, all provided at no cost to you
• Wagestream - An App that lets you track your earnings in real-time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it, in advance of payday
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Welcome Bonus! To acknowledge the amazing contribution you’ll be making to our (your) team, we will pay you a £200 welcome bonus after 3 months, then because we truly value your commitment another £200 after 6 months
• 28 days annual leave pro-rata (including bank holidays), which we increase the longer you are with us
• Sleep in & bank holiday payment enhancements and a 15% overtime premium on hours over 37.5 per week
• We will apply and pay for your DBS for you
• Life Assurance and Pension scheme
• A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members

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