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Avenues Group; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Pay

Enhanced DBS

Flexible working

28 days annual leave

Career training

Pension with life assurance

Blue Light Card discounts

Refer a friend £500

Health portal support

Job summary

Avenues Group in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join a team of nine, supporting four male adults with disabilities from acquired brain injuries in a wheelchair-accessible, supported living environment. The role involves day-to-day activities, social engagement, and personal care, with shifts across days and nights.

Candidates with a UK driving license are preferred, and some outreach work may be possible; the role offers DBS, training, pension, and a staff-friendly

Responsibilities

• Engage residents in day-to-day living activities, including community outings and shopping
• Support social activities and help connect residents with family and friends
• Assist with managing residents' finances

Skills

Driving license

Job description

Avenues is a community where people smile, laugh, grow and achieve great things.

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 are 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!

Support Worker

Bury St Edmunds

Full time available - completing day and night shifts across 7 day week

Drivers preferred, with full UK Manual License

We are looking for Support Workers, working in a team of 9 in Bury St Edmunds. You will be supporting 4 male adults with disabilities from acquired brain injuries in a supported living environment. All the individuals are also wheelchair users.

They enjoy themed evenings, going to the cinema, out for lunch and dinner, visiting day services, arts and crafts, movie nights and watching quiz shows!

Ideally the successful applicant would hold a UK driving license due to an individual having their own vehicle. It would also be beneficial if applicants had business insurance to allow the opportunity to do some outreach work, however these are not essential requirements.

No two days are the same, but your day might look like this!

Supporting our people to be engaged in all day-to-day living 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!

Benefits you can expect:

• Early Pay - ability to access your earnings more frequently if you wish.
• Paid enhanced DBS.
• Up to 28 days 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 Benefits website.
• Recommend a friend scheme - earn up to £500.
• Free and confidential 24/7 access to the health portal, counselling and support.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Support Worker

Company: Avenues Group Salary: from £25,845 a year, pro rata Hours: Full-time Location: IP33 3AA Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 6 Oct 2026 Closing date: 1 Nov 2026

Summary

Avenues is a community where people smile, laugh, grow and achieve great things.

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 are 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!

Support Worker

Bury St Edmunds

£25,845 per annum (pro rata)

Full time available - completing day and night shifts across 7 day week

Drivers preferred, with full UK Manual License

We are looking for Support Workers, working in a team of 9 in Bury St Edmunds. You will be supporting 4 male adults with disabilities from acquired brain injuries in a supported living environment. All the individuals are also wheelchair users.

They enjoy themed evenings, going to the cinema, out for lunch and dinner, visiting day services, arts and crafts, movie nights and watching quiz shows!

Ideally the successful applicant would hold a UK driving license due to an individual having their own vehicle. It would also be beneficial if applicants had business insurance to allow the opportunity to do some outreach work, however these are not essential requirements.

No two days are the same, but your day might look like this!

Supporting our people to be engaged in all day-to-day living 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!

Benefits you can expect:

• Early Pay - ability to access your earnings more frequently if you wish.
• Paid enhanced DBS.
• Flexible working.
• Up to 28 days 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 Benefits website.
• Recommend a friend scheme - earn up to £500.
• Free and confidential 24/7 access to the health portal, counselling and support.

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.

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