At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults with disabilities to live independently and achieve their personal goals.
- Company: Avenues, a caring organisation dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, paid training, health support, and discounts on shopping and travel.
- Other info: Join a diverse team and enjoy genuine career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in people's lives while building a rewarding career.
- Qualifications: Full UK manual driving licence; no prior experience needed as training is provided.
A full UK manual driving licence is essential for this role, and you must be willing to drive the service vehicle. At Avenues, you'll support people to live the life they choose while building a rewarding career of your own.
Whether you're already working in social care or looking for a meaningful career change, we'll provide all the training and support you need to succeed. We're looking for caring and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our friendly team in Rochester, supporting five adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and communication needs within a residential service.
You'll play an important role in supporting people to live as independently as possible, achieve their personal goals and enjoy fulfilling lives. From helping people develop life skills to supporting them to access their local community, every day brings new opportunities to make a positive difference.
As part of this role, you'll be required to drive the service vehicle to support people to attend appointments, access their local community and enjoy activities they love, so a full UK manual driving licence is essential.
As a Support Worker, you'll:
- Support people to live as independently as possible while promoting choice, dignity and respect
- Encourage participation in hobbies, activities and community life
- Support people to build and maintain relationships with family and friends
- Provide respectful, person-centred personal care where required
- Drive the service vehicle to support people to access appointments, activities and community opportunities
- Help people achieve their personal goals and celebrate their achievements, no matter how big or small
No Experience? We provide award-winning, fully funded training, including recognised Health and Social Care qualifications, giving you everything you need to build a rewarding long-term career with Avenues.
Alongside a rewarding role, you'll enjoy a fantastic benefits package, including:
- Fully paid Enhanced DBS
- Flexible working patterns
- Paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Award-winning training and genuine career progression opportunities
- Contributory pension scheme with life assurance
- Blue Light Card and Bene£its discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment and more
- Recommend a Friend scheme – earn up to £500
- 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including confidential counselling services
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. As a Disability Confident employer, applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.
If you're looking for a career where you can make a genuine difference, build meaningful relationships and go home knowing you've helped someone live life their way, we'd love to hear from you.
Care Support Workers Night’s & Weekend’s in Medway 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.
