Active Care Support Worker - Empower Independence

Avalon Group; Skipton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer-a-friend bonus

In-house training

Health Cash Plan

Discounts at high street retailers

Gym memberships

Paid Enhanced DBS Certificate

Travel between sessions

Job summary

Avalon Group is seeking compassionate and dedicated Support Workers in Skipton to help two gentlemen with autism and learning disabilities live meaningful, person-centered lives. You’ll join a friendly team providing tailored, compassionate care and community-based activities, with opportunities for training and advancement.

We offer varied shifts (days, evenings, weekends, sleepovers) and a supportive environment focused on independence, safety, and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, reliable and caring approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Passionate about making a real difference to people’s lives.

Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred support tailored to two individuals, sometimes 2:1 with another worker.
• Promoting independence and active, fulfilling lives.
• Providing Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) per individual plans.
• Supporting with personal care and medication administration.
• Assisting with activities: swimming, walking, visiting places of interest, train journeys and social events.
• Staying physically fit and able to walk long distances as part of an active lifestyle.
• Promoting dignity, choice, inclusion and independence daily.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Communication

Teamwork

Driving licence

Job description

Avalon Group is seeking compassionate and dedicated Support Workers in Skipton to help two gentlemen with autism and learning disabilities live meaningful, person-centered lives. You’ll join a friendly team providing tailored, compassionate care and community-based activities, with opportunities for training and advancement.

We offer varied shifts (days, evenings, weekends, sleepovers) and a supportive environment focused on independence, safety, and wellbeing.