Support Worker - Great Ellingham (WN)

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Job description

Doing Amazing Things Together

Good New! We're hiring - In Great Ellingham we're looking for strong minded, thoughtful and determined people that love working in an environment where no two days are the same. We want you to be part of something amazing and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support.

We support 3 ladies in Great Ellingham, who live in a rural location in the middle of the countryside. They enjoy walks, gardening, going out to the pub and spontaneous car rides around the countryside. We're looking for fun-loving people that share similar interests to join our team. As a waking night support worker, your key role is ensuring everyone has a good night's sleep, supporting people to go to bed when they are ready and providing a calm environment if people need support during the night. You will also ensure people have a positive start to their next day by supporting people with their personal care, breakfast and helping them plan for the day ahead.

Thus, want to help the people we support have a more independent and fulfilling life whilst developing a career in social care? Then apply today to find out more about this amazing opportunity!

Please note: This is a rural location therefore, before applying please check that you can get to the location

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 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

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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 and we'll get back to you

Job Reference: OPS02698