Support Worker - Sheffield (S13) Sheffield, England
Job description
Are you bored of your 9-5 desk job? Do you want to do something that really makes a difference?
Are you a support worker or somebody with a natural passion to care, and a desire to enable those who you support to achieve greater independence whilst obtaining career progression?
Then we have an opportunity for you!
We are looking for support workers to join our supported living service in Sheffield (S13) where we currently support 2 gentlemen. This is a role where you certainly won't be bored! One day you could be supporting someone with some tasks around the house, such as cleaning, cooking and personal care, the next, supporting them to go to go out to parks or places of interest in the local community. All the while you will be make a real difference and ensuring people can access their wider community.
Holding a Full UK driving license is essential as the individuals we support have their own mobility vehicles and love to get out into the community.
Affinity Trust is a charity organisation supporting people with learning disabilities to live in their own home and be part of their community
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 because we truly value your commitment another £200 after 6 months
- Cycle2Work Scheme
- We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
- Blue Light Card - All work and no play is not fun, so enjoy discounts in your favourite shops, restaurants, travel and great days out, provided at no cost to you
- A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members.
- Life Assurance and Pension scheme.
- We will apply and pay for your 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
- We have a mentorship scheme in place to provide support and guide you on your journey with us
- Loads of career progression opportunities
**The advertised salary is effective from 1st April 2023**
Job Reference: OPS03752
