Female Support Worker

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; West Malling; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care organization in West Malling is seeking Female Support Workers for full-time roles to support adults with learning disabilities. The position involves encouraging independence and social connections, while providing essential personal care. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including training and discounted services. This role is open to candidates who identify as female due to occupational requirements.

Benefits

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

Recommend a Friend scheme – earn up to £500

24/7 health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience working in social care or similar roles preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with clients.
• A passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support people to live independently and enjoy everyday activities.
• Encourage social connections with family, friends, and the local community.
• Assist with finances, household tasks, and shopping.
• Provide respectful, person-centred personal care.

Skills

Full UK driving license

Person-centred care

Ability to encourage social connections

Job description

Female Support Worker
Full-time opportunities
£24,829 per annum (pro rata)

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

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. If you’re looking for your next role in social care – or considering a fulfilling career change – we’d love to hear from you!

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!
What’s in it for you?

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!

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.

Ready to start your feel-good career? Apply today – we can’t wait to meet you!