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Avenues Group; Hildenborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Avenues Group in Hildenborough is seeking an experienced Male Support Worker to join our specialist Positive Behaviour Support service, supporting five men with learning disabilities, autism and communication needs. A full-time, on-site role with a rota across Monday to Sunday, and a requirement to have access to a vehicle due to rural location.

We offer a rewarding role where your approach will promote dignity, independence and positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours of concern within a PBS environment is essential.
• Willingness to work a rota across all shifts, including weekends, on-site in a rural location.
• Access to a vehicle or driving licence due to rural service location.

Responsibilities

• Support five men with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours of concern in a PBS service.
• Promote dignity, independence and positive outcomes through person-centred approaches.
• Adapt to a rotating full-time schedule and maintain consistent relationships with service users.

Skills

PBS experience

Learning disabilities experience

Autism awareness

Person-centred approach

Job description

Male Support Worker

Company: Avenues Group

Salary: £27,045 to £27,045 a year, pro rata

Salary: £25,845 per annum (pro rata) + £1,200 complexity payment per annum (pro rata)

Hours: Full time 39 hours per week on a rota basis - we ask for flexibility Monday to Sunday across all shifts

Location: Hildenborough

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 8 Sept 2026

Closing date: 4 Oct 2026

This post is open to male applicants only, as being male is deemed to be a Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010.

Make a Real Difference Every Day

If you're an experienced Support Worker looking for a role where you can have a genuine impact on people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

At Avenues, we believe that great support starts with great people. We value our colleagues and invest in their development because we know that skilled, compassionate and committed teams achieve the very best outcomes for the people we support.

We're looking for an experienced Male Support Worker to join our specialist Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) service in Hildenborough, supporting five men with learning disabilities, autism, communication needs and behaviours of concern.

This is a rewarding but highly specialist role, where your experience, approach and values will have a direct impact on the lives of the people we support. For this role it is required to have some mode of transport e.g. Driving licence with access to a vehicle or motorbike as this service is located in a very rural location.

Previous experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours of concern within a PBS environment is essential.

You’ll understand that behaviour is a form of communication and will be confident in using proactive, person-centred approaches that promote dignity, independence and positive outcomes. You’ll know how important consistency is and recognise that the relationships you build can significantly improve a person's confidence, wellbeing and overall quality of life.

The people we support deserve the opportunity to live fulfilling lives, develop new skills, access their communities and make meaningful choices. As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in making this happen every single day.

We Celebrate Diversity

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.