Female Support Worker

Medical Update Online; West Malling; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Pay

Fully paid Enhanced DBS

Paid annual leave (pro rata)

Award-winning training

Career progression

Pension with life assurance

Blue Light Card discounts

Recommend a Friend scheme

24/7 health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Medical Update Online in West Malling is seeking compassionate Support Workers to help seven adults with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours of concern live the lives they choose. You’ll support independence and meaningful activities at home and in the community.

The role requires a Full UK driving license and some support worker experience. The team offers training, career development and rewards for every day matters.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving manual license is essential due to the needs of the service and the people we support.
• Some support worker experience is required to join the team in West Malling.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Support worker experience

Driving license

Job description

£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
• 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