Job Details
Support Worker (Days & Waking Nights)
Location
Blean, with shifts in Whitstable and Herne Bay as required
Rate
£13.00 per hour (currently £12.75, increasing to £13.00 on 26th October)
Hours & Contract
Full-time (37.5 hrs per week)
Contract: Permanent
Training
Full training provided + NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
Requirements
Full UK driving licence and access to a car
About the role
You’ll be supporting ladies and gentlemen across our locations in Blean, Whitstable, and Herne Bay. The people we support enjoy going for long walks, swimming, cinema trips, relaxing in the back garden, shopping, music, going for drives, golf, and theme parks. Your role will be to support them in doing the things that bring them joy, connection, and a sense of routine.
This role involves a mix of day shifts and waking nights (maximum of 3 waking nights per week). During waking nights, you’ll remain awake to provide support and reassurance, helping people feel safe and settled. Day shifts will focus on supporting people with their daily routines and community activities.
About you
At Affinity Trust, what matters most is your compassion and willingness to make a difference. No previous experience is required – we provide complete training to enable you to deliver the best support possible to people living with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health needs.
Benefits
- Buy & sell annual leave
- Access pay as you earn via Stream
- Wellbeing scheme
- Fully funded health plan via SimplyHealth (GP, dental, optical)
- Blue Light Card reimbursement
- Pension & Life Assurance
An enhanced DBS check is required (paid for by us).
Equal Opportunity
We’re committed to being Disability Confident and guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
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Support Worker (Days and Waking Nights) - Blean, Herne Bay & Whitstable, Kent in Canterbury employer: Affinity Trust
Affinity Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a supportive work culture where collaboration and innovation thrive. Located in the picturesque town of Thame, Oxfordshire, employees benefit from a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance while engaging in meaningful projects that enhance community services. With a commitment to financial accountability and performance excellence, this role provides a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a dedicated team.
