Female Weekend Support Worker - Theale, Berkshire

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

We are looking for female staff to join our fantastic teams supporting adults with learning disabilities in their own homes in Theale, Berkshire.

We have shifts across the weekends available for part time posts, including long days and sleep in shifts.

You will be working in people's homes, so it's important you can connect, share interests and be interested. They enjoy shopping trips, popping out for coffee, planning and going on holidays and days out, Arts and crafts

If you have an interest in any of these or other activities and hobbies you feel would make a difference to the lives of the people we support in Theale and you enjoy building meaningful relationships and think you could plan, communicate and deliver support with and alongside people, then this is the place for you.

"Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010".

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
Why Join Us?

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

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.

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 provide a package of additional benefits that make it that bit easier to be your best and we can also support you to achieve a Level 2 diploma in Health and Social Care and pursue a career that takes on more responsibility.

What will you do?

Supporting people is really important but it's not all days out and shopping. We also support people to make healthy lifestyle choices and maintain their home in a way they feel safe and well.