Male Support Worker

Job Introduction

  • Location:Loughborough - LE11
  • Hourly rate:£12.80 per hour
  • Hours per week:Part time (Up to 30 hours)
  • Required:Full UK Manual or Automatic Driving License essential
  • Training Provided:Full training provided. Opportunities to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
  • 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'll help build confidence, encourage independence, and create meaningful connections.

Supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, mental ill-health, physical disabilities, and other complex needs means truly getting to know them, their stories, interests, and what matters most. One day you might be heading to the park, the next enjoying a favourite café or hobby. Your role is to motivate, encourage independence, and build genuine, trusting relationships every step of the way.

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:

  • Tailor support to each person’s daily needs and goals
  • Empower people to make their own choices
  • Encourage independence through everyday tasks
  • Build confidence and practical life skills
  • Help people stay connected to their community, friends, and family
  • Support at their pace with patience and understanding
  • Celebrate every achievement, no matter how small

We work together | We have courage | We give our best | People are at the heart of everything we do.

What benefits will I have?

We have a range of benefits that you can mix and match to suit you, such as:

  • Stream– an app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, access to coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback and more.
  • Blue light card– we will reimburse your Blue Light Card membership which provides discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants.
  • Simply Health- 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.
  • Pension and Life Assurance -you’ll be enrolled into our Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme.

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’re committed to being Disability Confident and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

If you require any assistance to find out about current vacancies, making an application, or need any recruitment related documentation in a more accessible format please send an e-mail to: Recruitment@affinitytrust.org 

Check out more opportunities on our careers page: https://www.affinitytrust.org/about-us/careers/job-search/

Please note that we are actively shortlisting candidates throughout the duration of the advert, interviews will be held as soon as possible and we will make an offer immediately if we find the right candidate. Apply without delay!

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