Details:
- Salary: £25,845 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: West Malling
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Support Worker | West Malling
£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