At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults with learning disabilities to live independently and enjoy meaningful experiences.
- Company: Avenues, a supportive and empowering social care organisation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, early pay, and award-winning training.
- Other info: Dynamic role with clear career progression and 24/7 wellbeing support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while building meaningful relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience in support work and a full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 25845 - 25845 £ per year.
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£25,845 per annum (pro rata full time (39 hours)) | Part time 37.5 hour contracts - 30 hour contracts - 24 hour contracts
Full UK driving manual license is essential due to the needs of the service and the people we support, it is also a requirement to have some support worker experience supporting with similar needs.
Make Every Day Matter
At Avenues, people smile, laugh, grow and achieve together. We believe that when our teams feel valued, supported and empowered, they help the people we support live happy, fulfilling and independent lives.
Whether you’re already working in social care or looking for a rewarding career change, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
We’re looking for compassionate and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our friendly team in West Malling, supporting seven adults with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours of concern to live the lives they choose.
You’ll play an important role in helping people develop their independence, build confidence and enjoy meaningful experiences both at home and in their local community.
The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities including:
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Visiting local parks and attractions
- Seeing family and friends
- Shopping trips
- Arts, crafts and activities at home
No two days are ever the same, making this a genuinely rewarding and varied role.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Support Worker, you’ll:
- Support people to live as independently as possible while achieving their personal goals
- Encourage participation in hobbies, activities and community life
- Assist with everyday tasks such as cooking, shopping, budgeting and maintaining a home
- Support people to build and maintain relationships with family and friends
- Provide dignified, person-centred personal care where required
- Promote choice, independence and wellbeing every day
- Celebrate achievements—big and small—and help create moments that matter
Why Join Avenues?
We invest in our people and offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:
- Early Pay – access part of your earned wages before payday
- Fully paid Enhanced DBS
- Flexible working patterns
- Paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Award-winning training and ongoing development opportunities
- Clear career progression pathways
- Contributory pension scheme with life assurance
- Blue Light Card and Benefits website 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
Ready to Join Us?
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 have a great day, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start your feel-good career with Avenues.
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