Job description
Are you looking for a new challenge? Would you like to support people with learning disabilities and mental health needs in their own homes and in their communities working nights?
You can help them to have a more independent and fulfilling life whilst developing a career in social care!
Our service in Ibstock supports a gentleman who lives in his own home. During the night you will be ensuring the safety of the person supported and helping with any personal care needs, you may also have to support with some light household duties.
This is a full time role working 36 hours a week. Shifts are done on a rolling rota, so will include weekday and weekend working from 22:00- 07:00.
If this sounds like a job for you then why not apply today or speak to one of our team to find out more!
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
- Blue Light Card - All work and no play is not fun, so enjoy discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants, on travel and great days out, all provided at no cost to you
- Wagestream - An App that lets you track your earnings in real-time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it, in advance of payday
- Cycle2Work Scheme
- 28 days annual leave pro-rata (including bank holidays), which we increase the longer you are with us
- Sleep in & bank holiday payment enhancements and a 15% overtime premium on hours over 37.5 per week
- We will apply and pay for your DBS for you
- Life Assurance and Pension scheme
- A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members
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
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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 267816 and we’ll get back to you.
Job Reference: OPS03345