Support Worker

Medical Update Online; Margate; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Pay

Enhanced DBS

Paid annual leave

Training & progression

Pension & life assurance

Blue Light Card discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

24/7 wellbeing support

Job summary

Avenues in Margate is looking for passionate and caring Support Workers to help adults live independently across supported living homes, self-contained flats, and community outreach. You will work with people with autism, physical disabilities, behaviours that challenge, and epilepsy.

The role includes personal care, assisting with finances, shopping, and encouraging social connections, with shifts including AM, PM, waking nights, and sleep-ins.

Qualifications

• Full UK automatic driving license required.
• Must be flexible for all shifts - AM, PM, Waking Nights and Sleep Ins.

Responsibilities

• Supporting people to live independently and enjoy everyday activities
• Encouraging social connections with family, friends, and the local community
• Helping with finances, household tasks, and shopping
• Providing respectful, person-centred personal care
• Creating moments of joy and achievement

Skills

Driving license

Shift flexibility

Job description

£25,845 per annum (pro rata) - 39 Hours Per week

Full UK automatic driving license essential / Must be flexible for all shifts - AM, PM, Waking Nights and Sleep Ins.

Looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference every day? Join Avenues - where people smile, laugh, grow, and achieve great things together.

At Avenues, we believe that when our teams feel valued and supported, they create the best possible outcomes for the people we support. If you're looking for your next role in social care - or considering a fulfilling career change - we'd love to hear from you!

The Role

We are looking for passionate and caring Support Workers to join our teams in Margate, supporting adults with:

• Autism
• Physical disabilities
• Behaviours that challenge
• Epilepsy

Our services include supported living homes, self-contained flats, and community-based outreach. During your telephone interview, our Recruitment Team will discuss which opportunities best suit your skills and preferences.

Every day is different, but your role will include:

• Supporting people to live independently and enjoy everyday activities
• Encouraging social connections with family, friends, and the local community
• Helping with finances, household tasks, and shopping
• Providing respectful, person-centred personal care
• Most importantly - creating moments of joy and achievement!

We provide award-winning, accredited training at no cost to you - including Health and Social Care Diplomas to help you develop your career.

What's in it for you?

• Early Pay - access your earnings before payday
• Fully paid, enhanced DBS
• Paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Comprehensive training and career progression opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme with life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, and more via Blue Light Card and Benefits website
• Recommend a Friend scheme - earn up to £500
• 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including confidential counselling

We celebrate diversity and welcome everyone!

As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme, candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.