Support Worker

Avenues Group; Gosport; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in Gosport is seeking a part-time Support Worker to assist adults with learning and physical disabilities. This role requires strong people skills and offers flexible working hours. Ideal for those transitioning from retail or hospitality, no prior care experience is necessary as comprehensive training will be provided. Enjoy benefits such as flexible hours, a pension scheme, and training incentives.

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

Recommend a Friend scheme

Free wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• No prior care experience is necessary; relevant experience from other sectors is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Help adults with learning disabilities or physical disabilities live independently.
• Support with everyday tasks like shopping and cooking.
• Encourage social activities and community involvement.

Skills

People skills

Ability to work independently

Transferable skills from retail/hospitality

Job description

Support Worker

Avenues Group
Gosport
£24,829/annum
Part time

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

Part-time roles with various hours available
£24,829 per year (pro rata)

Must hold a full UK driving licence

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
• Gosport area
• £24,892 per annum pro rata
• Part time (37 hours) available (full time is 39 hours)
• MUST HOLD FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE

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

Apply now! We look forward to hearing from you.

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.