Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading social care provider in Fareham is seeking Support Workers to assist adults with learning disabilities and encourage their independence and community involvement. No experience is necessary as comprehensive training is provided. This rewarding role offers flexible hours and a supportive team environment. Join us to make a significant impact on people's lives and start a meaningful career.

Benefits

Early Pay – access wages before payday

Paid enhanced DBS

Flexible hours

Paid annual leave

Fully funded training and qualifications

Pension scheme and life assurance

Shopping discounts

Refer a friend scheme

Free 24/7 wellbeing support

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; transferable skills from retail or hospitality welcome.
• Ability to support adults with learning disabilities and encourage social activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with disabilities in living independently.
• Support with tasks like shopping, cooking, and personal care.
• Encourage community involvement.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Tired of Retail or Hospitality? Your Skills are Perfect for Social Care!

£24,829 per year pro rata

30 hours available

Based in Fareham, Hampshire

Support Worker, People-person? Love making someone’s day? You already have what it takes to start a rewarding career in care — where your natural skills really make a difference.

At Avenues, we believe supported people support others well. We create communities where people smile, laugh, grow, and achieve amazing things — and you could be part of that!

Why Social Care? Why now?

If you’re looking for:

• More meaningful work
• Job security and flexibility
• Real career progression
• A supportive, people-first team

We’ve got you covered — and we’ll provide all the training you need, completely free.

Your day might include:

• Helping adults with learning disabilities, autism, or physical disabilities live independently
• Supporting with everyday tasks like shopping, cooking, or household jobs
• Encouraging social activities, community involvement, and family connections
• Providing respectful personal care where needed
• Making every day enjoyable — for the people we support, and for you!

No care experience? That’s OK. If you’ve worked in retail, hospitality, customer service, or childcare, you already have great transferable skills — we’ll teach you the rest.

Perks

• Early Pay – access wages before payday
• Paid enhanced DBS (so no upfront costs)
• Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle
• Paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Fully funded, award-winning training and qualifications
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Shopping discounts via Blue Light Card and Bene£its website
• Recommend a Friend scheme – earn up to £500
• Free 24/7 wellbeing support, counselling, and advice

We’re an inclusive employer. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, if you have a disability and meet the basic role criteria, we’ll guarantee you an interview.

Apply now and start your feel-good career with Avenues!

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.