Location: Bristol (BS7 & BS10) Hourly rate: £12.69 per hour Hours per week: Bank Training Provided: Full training provided Benefits: We will apply and pay for your enhanced DBS Required: Full UK driving licence. Experience of supporting people with Learning disabilities and Autism Sponsorship is not available for this position Supporting people to live great lives At Affinity Trust, we empower people to lead meaningful lives on their own terms. As a support worker, you will play a key role in promoting independence and building social connections. Your support will make a real difference in their lives. Who will I support? We currently have opportunities for Bank Support Workers to join our teams working alongside young people with Autism and Learning disabilities in their own homes in Bristol. These young people enjoy a whole range of activities and interests including Music, Vehicles and Cars, Crafting and lots of outdoor pursuits, so you must be prepared to support with physical activities like walking and swimming. How will I make a difference? As a support worker you’ll be there to lend a helping hand in a way that puts the person’s needs first, this means: You will adapt your support to fit what each person needs and wants daily. You will encourage people to make their own choices, big and small. You will help people to do things themselves to be as independent as possible. You will support people to build confidence and life skills. You will support people to be a part of their community, joining local clubs and connecting with friends and family. You will be understanding, allowing people to take their time and do things at their own pace. You will celebrate people’s achievements, no matter how small they might seem to others. If you're ready to make a positive impact and support others in achieving their goals, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in creating an environment where everyone can thrive. 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. We’re committed to being Disability Confident and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Please contact our recruitment team for further information: recruitmentaffinitytrust.org. Check out more opportunities on our careers page: https://www.affinitytrust.org/about-us/careers/job-search/