Support Worker

Avenues Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Avenues Group is seeking a Support Worker in Kesgrave, Ipswich to assist adults with complex needs. The role involves supporting daily living activities, managing finances, and encouraging social engagement. Training is provided at no cost, making it ideal for those new to social care.

Benefits

Early Pay access to earnings

Paid enhanced DBS

Paid annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Shopping discounts

Recommend a friend scheme - up to £500

24/7 access to health support

Qualifications

• Full UK Manual Driving license is essential.
• No prior social care experience needed as training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with daily living activities.
• Managing individuals' finances and providing personal care.
• Encouraging engagement in social activities.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

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Avenues is a community where people smile, laugh, grow and achieve great things.

We know that well-supported people support people well to do their very best for the people we support and achieve our vision.

Are you are looking for your next social care role, or a change in career and a feel-good reward? If so, then we would love to hear from you!

• Support Worker
• Full time 39 hours
• Full UK Manual Driving license is essential and must be willing to drive service vehicle

We’re looking for a Support Worker to work with us in Kesgrave, Ipswich where we have support adults with complex needs and moderate learning disabilities. We are also looking for drivers so the people we support can access the local community and community links.

No two days are the same, but your day might look like this!

• Supporting our people to be engaged in all day to day living activities, including making full use of their community and beyond.
• Supporting our people with social activities and connecting with family and friends.
• Supporting the management of our people’s finances.
• Keeping our people’s home clean and fresh, and going shopping.
• Providing, and encouraging, personal care.
• And enjoying what you do!

Experience in social care is not essential, we provide a full range of accredited and award-winning training programmes at no cost to yourself, including the Health and Social Care Diploma that will really support your career progression.

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.

**T&Cs apply ***

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 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.