The Role

Be the difference, change lives - apply today!

Would you like to support with people with learning disabilities and mental health needs in their own homes and in their communities? You can help them to have a more independent and fulfilling life whilst developing a career in social care!

Our service in Coalville is a beautiful supported living bungalow, for adults with learning disabilities where they can live an independent lifestyle. As a support worker, your role is to assist with teaching daily living skills and encourage an active lifestyle. This includes cooking, cleaning, managing medication and money. You will also assist individuals in building and maintaining relationships with their families.

About The Role

• You'll support people with all aspects of daily living, including cooking, cleaning, shopping, meal prep, personal care etc.
• Help the people you're supporting become more involved in their communities
• Support people socially and to enjoy hobbies and activities, like swimming or cycling
• Assist with volunteering/employment opportunities
• Support with holidays, trips and days out and more

Shift Patterns

As part of this role shifts could include:

• Earlies
• Lates
• Sleep ins
• Waking nights
• Weekends
• Bank holidays

What skills and experience do I need?

Essential

• Candidates that are adventurous, friendly, encouraging, supportive, respectful, and resourceful
• People that share our values
• Good level of spoken & written communication

Desirable

• Previous experience
• Full UK driving licence

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 or mental health needs.

All our Support Workers complete shadow shifts before working with the people we support.

This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, provided by Affinity Trust.

We promote diversity and inclusion within our workforce.

Affinity Trust is committed to being Disability Confident. As part of our commitment, all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role are guaranteed an interview.