Job Description

Doing amazing things together

We have the opportunity for you to be part of something truly brilliant!

Based in the stunning location of Sturminster Newton, we support adults with learning disabilities to live independently in a block of 18 flats. They enjoy a number of activities such as volunteering, swimming, running, horse riding, fishing, community engagement and day to day skills development.

You will need to be able to work shifts (7am-2.30pm & 2.30pm-10pm) across the week and every other weekend.

Preferabaly you will be a driver and hold a clean UK manual license (for at least 1 year) and be prepared to drive the people we supports vehicles, to ensure they are able to maximise their opportunities to the full.

If you are passionate about giving something back to your community, and you want to get stuck in to this exciting role - let us know! Apply today

We will pay you a \xc2\xa3400 Welcome Bonus.

Affinity Trust is a charity organisation supporting people with learning disabilities to live in their own home and be part of their community. Why join us?

Because the people we support are at the heart of everything we do, we truly value our incredible staff & are committed to ensure they are fully supported.

An Amazing Place to work

• This is the best job - You will not find a more interesting and rewarding job, you will be making a genuine difference to someone\'s life
• Our values drive everything we do
• You will get the opportunity to work with some great colleagues and work as \xe2\x80\x9cone team\xe2\x80\x9d

Rewards

• Blue Light Card - All work and no play is not fun, so enjoy discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants, on travel and great days out, all provided at no cost to you
• Wagestream - An App that lets you track your earnings in real-time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it, in advance of payday
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Welcome Bonus! To acknowledge the amazing contribution you\xe2\x80\x99ll be making to our (your) team, we will pay you a \xc2\xa3200 welcome bonus after 3 months, then because we truly value your commitment another \xc2\xa3200 after 6 months
• 28 days annual leave pro-rata (including bank holidays), which we increase the longer you are with us
• Sleep in & bank holiday payment enhancements and a 15% overtime premium on hours over 37.5 per week
• We will apply and pay for your DBS for you
• Life Assurance and Pension scheme
• A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members

Development & Your Career

• You will get a great Induction to your new team along with amazing training opportunities that include the Care Certificate, and Diploma in Health & Social Care.
• E-learning webinars
• Access to specialist care sector training, all fully paid for by us
• Loads of career progression opportunities

We Value you

• You are so important to us & we want you to really feel like part of the team - from day 1 you\xe2\x80\x99ll have supportive management & a Buddy who will show you the ropes. You\xe2\x80\x99ll also have full access to our online wellbeing centre
• We recognise our amazing staff in our 6 monthly Affinity Star Awards
• We hope you stay part of Affinity Trust & we celebrate that with Long Service Awards
• Your wellbeing & happiness will always be a priority, so you can access an excellent wellbeing programme, plus resources and a wellbeing champions network
• If all the above wasn\xe2\x80\x99t enough you will receive \xe2\x80\x98Thank You\xe2\x80\x99 gift vouchers, be part of regular engagement surveys, attend regular forum meetings and can contribute to the staff newsletter, and to hear about the amazing work of your colleagues and the achievements of the people we support

Everyone is welcome

• We enjoy a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone
• We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to being Disability Confident and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
• As part of our commitment, we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Recruitment Team on 01844 267816 and we\xe2\x80\x99ll get back to you

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