Support Worker

Avenues Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Pay

Enhanced DBS paid

Flexible hours

Pro rata annual leave

Fully funded training

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Refer a Friend £500

Wellbeing support 24/7

Job summary

Avenues Group in Canterbury and Hoath is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to help adults with learning disabilities, autism, and physical disabilities live more independent lives. No care experience is required: transferable skills from retail, hospitality, or customer service are welcome and you'll receive full training.

Candidates must have a full manual driving licence and access to a vehicle due to the rural service location.

Qualifications

• No previous care experience required; transferable skills from retail, hospitality or customer service are welcome.
• Willingness to learn and complete full training provided by the employer.

Responsibilities

• Help adults with learning disabilities, autism, or physical disabilities live independently.
• Support with daily tasks such as shopping, cooking, and household chores.
• Encourage social activities, family connections and community involvement.

Job description

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

Support Worker - Canterbury Kent

Full-time hours £25,845 per year (pro rata)

Essential to have full valid manual driving licence and access to own vehicle (rural location of the service)

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! We are looking for Support Workers to work with us in Canterbury & Hoath, supporting male adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and communication needs. All three-need support with moving and handling, and one uses a peg for ingestion.

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.