Job Introduction Location: March, Cambridgshire Hourly rate: £12.00 per hour Hours per week: Part time up to (40 hours over a two week rota) Training Provided: Full training provided and an opportunity to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care Required: Full UK driving licence and access to a car Sponsorship is not available for this position Make a difference by supporting people to live their life, their way You will be part of a fantastic team that provides support to our lady who lives in her own home in March. She enjoys a range of activities at home including listening to music as well as going out for day trips in the wider community. You should be available to work: Week 1 to work Friday 9.30am-2.30pm, Sunday 2.30pm to 10pm and a sleep in Week 2 to work Monday 7am - 2.30pm. Tuesday 2.30pm - 10pm and a sleep in, Wednesday 7am - 2.30pm and Friday 9.30am to 2.30pm "Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010". We can teach you everything you need to know about supporting people well. What we can't teach you, is the stuff that comes from within: That buzz you get when you celebrate someone's wins - big or small. That natural sense of wanting to make someone's day brighter. That understanding that climbing a mountain starts with a single step. In essence, that's what we are looking for from you. What has sandwiches got to do with it? Click here to find out: https://youtu.be/YJBLUmgLBhs?si6FNQSX3diT-nQ_pu What does it mean to be a support worker? Think about your daily routine and what matters to you. If you needed support to keep your day the way you like it, what would be important to you? In this role, you will: Take time to understand what a great day means to the person you support. Adjust your approach to meet people's needs and build on both their strengths and your own. Help build a supportive environment that encourages everyone to thrive and gives them the freedom to live their life their way. People are at the heart of everything we do and as a support worker you will embody our core values by: Working together Respecting the strengths and differences of the people you work with Communicating openly and building trust. Helping each other to provide the best support possible. Giving our best Being dedicated to making a difference in people's lives. Whether the day was easy or tough, taking responsibility for your actions and focusing on what matters most to those who you support. Having courage Being open to new ideas and approaches. Using creativity and flexibility to try different ways of helping others. Providing the most effective and adaptable support possible. What benefits will I have? We have a range of benefits that you can mix and match to suit you, such as: Buy and sell annual leave - transfer windows open twice a year. Wagestream - an app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, access to coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback and more. Vivup - spread the cost of home and electronics items, or a bike to cycle to work through fixed salary reductions throughout the year. Simply Health - Fully funded health cash plans giving you access to a 24-hour GP, money back on prescriptions, dental treatment, opticians, and access to many more health benefits. Blue light card - we will reimburse your Blue Light Card membership which provides discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants Care Friends - our employee referral and reward app. You'll receive points which can be exchanged for extra money. Pension and Life Assurance - you'll be enrolled into our Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme. If you're all about possibilities and interested to support someone in a way that is meaningful to them, apply today. If you are offered a role with us, you will need to complete an enhanced DBS check. We will submit your application and pay for your check. We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received. Attached documents Affinity Trust Support Worker Job Description & Person Specification.pdf