Female Support Worker

Avenues Group; Kings Hill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A support organization based in Kings Hill seeks Female Support Workers to assist adults with learning disabilities and autism. You will promote independent living, assist with daily activities, and ensure respectful personal care. A driving license is essential. A rewarding career with great benefits awaits, including flexible working and comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Early Pay

Fully paid enhanced DBS

Flexible working patterns

Paid annual leave

Comprehensive training and career progression

Pension scheme with life assurance

Discounts on shopping and holidays

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Commitment to providing person-centred personal care.
• Strong communication skills to support social connections.
• Ability to support independent living.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities in daily activities.
• Encourage social connections with family and community.
• Assist with finances and household tasks.

Skills

Full UK driving license

Job description

Overview

We are looking for Female Support Workers to work with us in West Malling, supporting 7 adults with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge. Individuals need support to enable them to participate in activities around the home and within the community such as swimming, bowling, visiting parks, home visits and weekly shops.

Every day is different, but your role will include:

• Supporting people to live independently and enjoy everyday activities
• Encouraging social connections with family, friends, and the local community
• Helping with finances, household tasks, and shopping
• Providing respectful, person-centred personal care
• Most importantly – creating moments of joy and achievement!

Disability Confident

About Disability Confident. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. In certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to.

Requirements

Full UK driving license essential, due to the service needs and the needs of the people we support

What we offer

• Looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference every day? Join Avenues - where people smile, laugh, grow, and achieve great things together.
• At Avenues, we believe that when our teams feel valued and supported, they create the best possible outcomes for the people we support.
• Early Pay - access your earnings before payday
• Fully paid, enhanced DBS
• Flexible working patterns
• Paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Comprehensive training and career progression opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme with life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, and more via Blue Light Card and Bene£its website
• Recommend a Friend scheme - earn up to £500
• 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including confidential counselling
• We celebrate diversity and welcome everyone!

Equality and Inclusion

As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme, candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.