The Role

Doing Amazing Things Together

Are you looking for a new job? Do you have a valid UK Driving license? Then we want to hear from you !

No need for a car, all you need to have is a valid UK Driving License!

Our service in Coalville supports 4 Gentleman who live in their individual flats and several gentleman who live out in the wider community who are needing our support.

This role does require traveling from each property, however you will not be needing to use your own car.

What does this role involve? We are looking for Support workers who can provide mentoring and training to ensure all the gentlemen are achieving their outcomes and goals. These could range from cleaning, cooking, organising bills, to going out into the community to enjoy walks and completing errands and helping them to gain confidence with the public. Some of our locations need prompting and supporting with personal care, food preparation making sure they are following their health requirements. Our Support worker will be making sure they are attending all their health appointments and following the advise given.

Does this sound like something for you ?

Why not 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 the community.

Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010

Why Join Us?

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

• 28 days annual leave pro-rata (including bank holidays), which we increase the longer you are with us.
• 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 another £100 after 6 months & because we truly value your commitment, a further £100 bonus after 12 months to celebrate your Affinity Trust Birthday!
• All work and no play is not fun, so enjoy discounts in your favourite shops, restaurants, travel and great days out with your Blue Light Card that we will provide you
• A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members.
• Life Assurance and Pension scheme.
• We will apply for and pay for an enhanced DBS for you
• Sleep in & bank holiday payment enhancements and a 15% overtime premium on hours over 37.5 per week

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

We Value you

• You are so important to us & we want you to really feel like part of the team - from day 1 you'll have supportive management & a Buddy who will show you the ropes. You'll also have full access to our online wellbeing centre
• We recognise our amazing staff in our 6 monthly Affinity Star Awards
• We hope you stay part of Affinity Trust & we celebrate that with Long Service Awards
• Your wellbeing & happiness will always be a priority, so you can access an excellent wellbeing programme, plus resources and a wellbeing champions network
• If all the above wasn't enough you will receive 'Thank You' gift vouchers, be part of regular engagement surveys, attend regular forum meetings and can contribute to the staff newsletter, and to hear about the amazing work of your colleagues and the achievements of the people we support

Everyone is welcome

• We enjoy a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone
• We're committed to being Disability Confident and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
• As part of our commitment we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Recruitment Team on 01844 267800 and we'll get back to you