At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults with learning disabilities in daily activities and social engagement.
- Company: Avenues, a vibrant community focused on growth and achievement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, training, and shopping discounts.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying a rewarding career.
- Qualifications: No experience needed; full training provided to kickstart your career.
The predicted salary is between 25845 - 25845 £ per year.
Avenues is a community where people smile, laugh, grow and achieve great things. Are you looking for your next social care role, or a change in career and a feel-good reward? If so, then we would love to hear from you!
We are looking for Support Workers to work with us in Webb Road, which is a six-bedded residential service. The people we support are adults with learning disabilities and complex physical needs.
No two days are the same but your day might look like this:
- Supporting our people to be engaged in all day-to-day living activities, including making full use of their community and beyond.
- Supporting our people with social activities, and connecting with family and friends.
- Supporting the management of our people’s finances.
- Keeping our people’s home clean and fresh, and going shopping.
- Providing, and encouraging, personal care.
- And enjoying what you do!
Experience in social care is not essential, we provide a full range of accredited and award-winning training programmes at no cost to yourself, including the Health and Social Care Diploma that will really support your career progression.
Benefits you can expect:
- Early Pay – ability to access your earnings more frequently if you wish.
- Paid enhanced DBS.
- Flexible working.
- Paid annual leave (pro rata).
- Access to high-quality training that supports your career development.
- Contributory pension scheme with life assurance.
- Shopping discounts via Blue Light Card and The Bene£its website.
- Recommend a friend scheme - earn up to £500.
- Free and confidential 24/7 access to the health portal, counselling, and support.
As part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident Scheme”, candidates who declare a disability, and meet the key criteria for this role, will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at the interview stage.
Support Worker in Colchester employer: Avenues Group
At Avenues, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace; we are a supportive community dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those we serve. Located in Birchington, our Assistant Service Manager role offers a unique opportunity to lead with compassion while enjoying flexible working arrangements, high-quality training, and a strong focus on employee development. Join us to inspire your team and contribute to a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed.
