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Avenues Group; Margate; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Pay

Enhanced DBS

Annual leave

Career progression

Pension with life assurance

Blue Light Card

Refer a Friend £500

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Avenues Group in Margate is seeking compassionate Female Support Workers to join our teams across services in Margate. You'll support adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, epilepsy and mobility needs, helping them live as independently as possible while pursuing personal goals.

A driving licence is essential to drive the service vehicle and attend appointments and activities in the community.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required, willingness to drive service vehicle.
• Compassionate and enthusiastic, ready to support adults with disabilities.
• Able to work across services in Margate.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, epilepsy and mobility needs.
• Provide person-centred support that promotes dignity, choice and independence.
• Drive the service vehicle to attend appointments and activities in the community.

Job description

Full-time (39 hours) and part-time (30 hours) contracts available

A full UK automatic driving licence is essential, and you must be willing to drive the service vehicle.

Make a Difference Every Day

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 Female Support Workers to join our friendly teams across our services in Margate.

You'll be supporting adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, epilepsy, complex needs and mobility needs, empowering them to live as independently as possible while achieving their personal goals.

Some of the people we support use wheelchairs, so you'll be confident providing person-centred support that promotes dignity, choice and independence.

Our services are located in residential areas close to Margate town centre and benefit from good public transport links. A driving licence is essential so you can support people to attend appointments, enjoy activities and access their local community using the service vehicle.

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 excellent career progression opportunities
• 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

Ready to Join Us?

If you're looking for a career where you can make a genuine difference, build meaningful relationships and go home knowing you've helped someone live life their way, we'd love to hear from you.

Female Support Worker

Company: Avenues Group

Salary: £25,845 to £25,845 a year, pro rata

Location: CT9 2LY

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent