Support Worker

We’re all about possibilities. Are you? Are you confident, resilient and looking to do something truly amazing?

Become a Support Worker.

What matters to the people we support matters to us. It’s their life, their way.

We currently have opportunities for a part time support worker to join our team working alongside young people with Autism and Learning disabilities in their homes in Bristol.

To be part of these young persons teams you will need to have experience supporting people with Learning disabilities and Autism, and be able to demonstrate your understanding of supporting with complex behaviours or Positive Behaviour Support.

You will be creative, Passionate, calm and patient.

These young people enjoy outdoor activities, especially walking so you must be prepared to support with physical activities.

Above all you must have a great sense of humour, positive approach and genuine desire to support people to maintain their quality of life and independence regardless of the potential barriers they face.

The people we support like to get out and about and have their own vehicles, so you will need to be a driver and willing to drive their vehicles. For this you should have a full UK manual driving licence and have held it for at least 1 year for insurance purposes.

This is part time role for 22 hours per week. You should be available for shifts across the week and weekends.

Ability to commute/relocate: BS10 - You must be able to reliably commute for shift start times or plan to relocate before starting work (required).

Affinity Trust does not presently hold a Sponsorship Licence and while this status is reviewed regularly there is no present proposal to apply for such a Licence.

What will you do?

• Supporting individuals is incredibly meaningful, and it goes beyond just outings and activities. We also assist people in managing their medications, making healthy lifestyle choices, and maintaining their homes to ensure they feel safe and well.
• While it may sound exciting that no two days are alike in this role, we understand that for some, routine is comforting and change can be challenging. However, there’s nothing quite like the joy of helping someone embrace new experiences and discover their potential!
• If you want to empower people to live the life they choose and you share our values… Apply to become a Support Worker today.

What will we do?

• We will train you in everything you need to be a great support worker. We will apply and pay for your enhanced DBS, and we have a mentorship scheme in place to provide support and guide you on your journey with us.
• You will be entitled to annual leave with the ability to buy additional leave.
• 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.
• We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, access to coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback and more.