Support Worker

Avenues Group; Radlett; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Radlett is seeking a full-time Support Worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. The role involves supporting daily living activities, social engagement, and personal care. Essential requirement includes having a valid UK driving licence. This position offers a salary of £24,829 per annum along with various benefits including flexible working and access to high-quality training.

Benefits

Early Pay

Paid enhanced DBS

Flexible working

Paid annual leave

Access to high-quality training

Contributory pension scheme

Shopping discounts

Recommend a friend scheme

24/7 access to health portal

Qualifications

• Drivers with full UK licence are essential due to the service location.
• Experience in social care or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in day-to-day living activities.
• Facilitate social activities and family connections.
• Manage finances and keep homes clean.
• Encourage personal care and well-being.

Skills

Driving licence

Support skills

Communication

Job description

Overview

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 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!

Role — Support Worker

• Salary: £24,829 per annum
• Location: Radlett near St Albans
• Hours: Full-time hours (39 per week)
• Hours/availability note: Full-time hours only available
• Requirements: Drivers with full UK licence are ESSENTIAL due to the service location and to be able to drive the service vehicle/s.

Forest Lane provides specialised support for individuals with learning disabilities, complex physical needs, and behaviours that may challenge. Having transitioned from long-term inpatient status with the NHS into a supported living model, Forest Lane has been successfully operating for over one year across three bungalows.

Responsibilities

• 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!

Benefits

• Early Pay – ability to access your earnings more frequently if you wish.
• Paid enhanced DBS.
• Flexible working.
• 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 Bene£its 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 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.