At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals in daily life skills and encourage independence.
- Company: Affinity Trust, dedicated to empowering people in the community.
- Benefits: Earn £12.75 per hour with full training and DBS costs covered.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for personal growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
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Bank Support Worker - Wakefield Outreach
Contract Type:
Bank
Working Hours:
0
Location:
Wakefield
Closing Date:
20/09/2026
Job Introduction
- Location: Wakefield Outreach
- Hourly rate: £12.75 per hour
- Training Provided: Full training provided
- Benefits: We will apply and pay for your enhanced DBS
- Required: Full UK driving licence and access to a car/vehicle
- 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 will play a key role in promoting independence and building social connections. Your support will make a real difference in their lives.
Who will I support?
Our outreach support in the Wakefield area works with over 15 people living in their own homes. We need people like you to ensure they can live as independently as possible. If you are energetic and love trying new activities and are passionate about helping people to access their community, then we want to hear from you.
You will be supporting people with life skills, cooking, maintaining their home. Supporting with food attending appointments and trying new experiences and encourage independence.
For this role we need you to be a driver with access to your own vehicle, so you can get around Wakefield, Pontefract and Featherstone make the most of the time you are spending with the people you support. All shifts are between 7:30am and 9.00pm.
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:
- You will adapt your support to fit what each person needs and wants daily.
- You will encourage people to make their own choices, big and small.
- You will help people to do things themselves to be as independent as possible.
- You will support people to buildconfidence and life skills.
- You will support people to be a part of their community, joining local clubs and connecting with friends and family.
- You will understanding, allowing people to take their time and do things at their own pace.
- You will celebratepeople’s achievements, no matter how small they might seem to others.
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.
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/
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Bank Support Worker - Wakefield Outreach employer: Affinity Trust
Affinity Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises person-centred care and the professional growth of its staff. With a supportive work culture and a commitment to high-quality support for adults with disabilities, employees benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, making it a rewarding place to work in Market Weighton. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a collaborative environment that values your contributions.
