Support Worker

Avenues Group; Lee-on-the-Solent; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care organization in Lee-on-the-Solent is hiring a full-time Support Worker. This role involves assisting adults with disabilities to live independently and supporting them in everyday tasks. Previous experience in retail or hospitality is beneficial, but not required, as all training will be provided. Join a caring team to make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Competitive salary and flexible hours are offered, along with numerous perks including access to wages before payday and a pension scheme.

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 24/7 wellbeing support

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; retail or hospitality experience is beneficial.
• Ability to support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and physical disabilities.
• Willingness to learn and participate in provided training.

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with learning disabilities to live independently.
• Support with cooking, shopping, and household tasks.
• Encourage social activities and community involvement.
• Provide personal care respectfully when needed.
• Create a positive and enjoyable environment.

Skills

People skills

Empathy

Communication

Job description

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

Full‑time roles with various hours available

£24,829 per year pro rata

Based in Lee‑on‑Solent, 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.

In this service, which is based in Lee‑on‑Solent, we are looking for full‑time Support Workers who will be supporting male and female adults with learning disabilities, diabetes and Autism in their own home.

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?

• 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.

Ready to leave retail or hospitality behind? 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.