Support Worker

Medical Update Online; Birchington; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Pay

Enhanced DBS paid

Paid annual leave (pro rata)

Training & career development

Contributory pension

Blue Light Card discounts

Recommend a friend scheme £500

Health portal access

Job summary

Avenues in Birchington is seeking dedicated Support Workers to help three adult brothers with learning disabilities, autism, and complex behaviours. You will support daily living activities, encourage community participation, and assist with personal care in a warm, team-oriented environment.

We offer enhanced DBS, opportunities for training and career development, and a contributory pension. This role requires flexibility across a seven-day rota and a commitment to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, evenings and sleep-ins.
• Ability to support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviours.
• Willingness to participate in community activities and personal care.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals to engage in daily living activities, including full participation in their local community and beyond.
• Facilitating social activities and maintaining connections with family and friends.
• Assisting with financial management.
• Maintaining a clean and comfortable home environment and undertaking shopping duties.
• Providing and encouraging personal care.

Job description

Hours: Full-time opportunities available

You’ll need to be flexible to work a variety of shifts, including early mornings, evenings and sleep-ins across a seven-day rota. Drivers are also preferred due to the location of the service and the needs of the people we are supporting.

We are recruiting Support Workers to join our team in Birchington, providing care for three adult brothers with learning disabilities, autism, and complex challenging behaviours.

Successful candidates will demonstrate quick thinking, proactivity, and genuine enthusiasm for supporting individuals across all aspects of their personal lives.

Whilst no two days are identical, typical responsibilities may include:

Supporting individuals to engage in daily living activities, including full participation in their local community and beyond.

Facilitating social activities and maintaining connections with family and friends.

Assisting with financial management.

Maintaining a clean and comfortable home environment and undertaking shopping duties.

Providing and encouraging personal care.

Deriving satisfaction from your work

And enjoying what you do!

At Avenues we recognise that well-supported staff are better equipped to deliver exceptional care to the individuals we serve and to fulfil our organisational vision. If you are seeking your next opportunity in social care or considering a rewarding career change, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Benefits you can expect!

Early Pay - ability to access your earnings more frequently if you wish.

Paid enhanced DBS.

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.

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.