Male Support Worker

Avenues Group; Fareham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local social care provider in Portchester is seeking a Male Support Worker to support adults with Autism and health needs. The role involves engaging clients in community activities, assisting with personal care, and helping with financial management. No prior social care experience is needed, as comprehensive training will be provided to support career growth. This is a full-time position offering competitive pay and additional benefits such as flexible scheduling, paid annual leave, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Early Pay - access to earnings more frequently

Paid enhanced DBS

Flexible working

Paid annual leave (pro rata)

Access to high-quality training

Contributory pension scheme

Shopping discounts

Recommend a friend scheme

Free 24/7 health support access

Qualifications

• Must have a FULL UK driving license.
• Experience in social care is not essential; training will be provided.
• Ability to connect with individuals and support their daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Support male adults with Autism in day-to-day activities.
• Encourage social activities and connections with family.
• Assist in managing clients' finances and maintaining their homes.
• Provide personal care and support.

Skills

Engagement in community activities

Personal care support

Financial management assistance

Job description

Avenues is a place where people smile, laugh and grow – and achieve extraordinary things.

This is an exciting time for us, as Avenues Group also now includes Autism Hampshire – a leading Hampshire based charity supporting autistic people and their families.

We are creating opportunities, challenging perceptions, enhancing choices and providing high quality services to meet the diverse needs of people on the autism spectrum.

We know that well-supported people support people well to do their very best for the people we support and achieve our vision.

Are you looking for your next social care role, or a change in career and a feel-good reward? If so, then we would love to hear from you!

• Male Support Worker
• Portchester
• £24,829 per annum pro rata
• Full Time role (39 hours per week)
• Driver with a FULL UK driving license is essential

We are looking for Male Support Workers to work with us in Portchester, supporting male adults who have Autism and health needs. They like to go into the community on a regular basis. No two days are the same, but your day might look like this!

• Supporting our people to be engaged in all day-to-day activities, including making full use of their community and beyond.
• Supporting our people with social activities and connecting with family and friends.
• Supporting the management of our people’s finances.
• Keeping our people’s home clean and fresh, and going shopping.
• Providing, and encouraging, personal care.
• And enjoying what you do!

Experience in social care is not essential, we provide a full range of accredited and award-winning training programmes at no cost to yourself, including the Health and Social Care Diploma that will really support your career progression.

Benefits you can expect!

• Early Pay – ability to access your earnings more frequently if you wish.
• Paid enhanced DBS.
• Flexible working.
• Paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Access to high quality training that supports your career development.
• Contributory pension scheme with life assurance.
• Shopping discounts via Blue Light Card and The Bene£its website.
• Recommend a friend scheme - earn up to £500.
• Free and confidential 24/7 access to the health portal, counselling, and support.

Apply now! We look forward to hearing from you.

As part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident Scheme”, candidates who declare a disability, and meet the key criteria for this role, will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at the interview stage.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.