Female Support Worker

Description:

Female Support Worker | Tunbridge Wells

Full-time opportunities available | £25,845 per annum (pro rata)

Shifts are between 7:30am and 10:00pm, Monday to Sunday, including extended day shifts.

A full UK driving licence is essential for this role, and you must be willing to drive the service vehicles.

Make a Difference Every Day

Looking for a career where no two days are the same? At Avenues, you'll support people to live the life they choose while building a rewarding career of your own.

At Avenues, people smile, laugh, grow and achieve together. We know that when our colleagues feel supported, valued and empowered, they help the people we support live fulfilling, independent lives.

Whether you're already working in social care or looking for a rewarding career change, we'll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

About the Role

We're looking for caring and enthusiastic Female Support Workers to join our friendly team in Tunbridge Wells, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, mental health needs and behaviours of concern within a supported living service.

You'll play a vital role in supporting people to develop their independence, achieve their goals and enjoy active, fulfilling lives.

The people we support love spending time in their local community. From walks in the park and swimming to bowling, shopping trips, cafés and restaurants, you'll be supporting them to enjoy the activities that matter most to them. Because of this, you'll need to hold a full UK driving licence and be happy driving the service vehicles.

What You'll Be Doing

Every day is different, but you'll:

Support people to live as independently as possible while promoting choice, dignity and respect

Encourage participation in hobbies, activities and community life

Assist with cooking, shopping, budgeting and maintaining a home

Support people to build and maintain relationships with family and friends

Provide respectful, person-centred personal care where required

Drive the service vehicles to support people to attend appointments and access their community

Promote positive outcomes by following individual support plans and celebrating achievements every day

No Experience? No Problem.

If you're compassionate, reliable and eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

We'll 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.

Why Join Avenues?

Alongside a rewarding role, you'll enjoy a fantastic benefits package, 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 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

A Workplace Where Everyone Belongs

At Avenues, we're proud to be an inclusive employer where everyone is valued, respected and supported to thrive.

As a Disability Confident employer, applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.

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 live life their way, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start your feel-good career with Avenues.

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010