Support Worker

The Avenues Trust Group; Rochester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Pay

Enhanced DBS

Flexible working patterns

Paid annual leave

Award-winning training

Contributory pension

Blue Light Card

Recommend a Friend £500

Wellbeing support

Job summary

The Avenues Trust Group in Rochester is hiring Support Workers to join a residential team. You will support five adults with learning disabilities and other needs, helping them live as independently as possible and reach personal goals.

You will drive the service vehicle, attend appointments, and assist with daily tasks. The role requires flexibility across early, late and sleep-in shifts, with full training and development support provided.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence is essential.
• Willingness to drive the service vehicle.
• Ability to be fully flexible across early, late and sleep-in shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support five adults with learning and physical disabilities and communication needs.
• Help people live as independently as possible and pursue personal goals.
• Assist with life skills, cooking, shopping, budgeting and home upkeep.
• Encourage community participation and relationship building.
• Provide person-centred personal care where required.
• Drive the service vehicle to appointments and activities.

Skills

Driving licence

Flexibility

Reliability

Compassion

Job description

Support Worker | Rochester

Full-time opportunities available | £25,845 per annum (pro rata)

You would need to be fully flexible to complete early, late and sleep in shifts across the 7 day week.

A full UK manual driving licence is essential for this role, and you must be willing to drive the service vehicle.

Make a Difference Every Day

Looking for a career where no two days are the same? At Avenues, you'll support people to live the life they choose while building a rewarding career of your own.

Whether you're already working in social care or looking for a meaningful career change, we'll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

About the Role

We're looking for caring and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our friendly team in Rochester, supporting five adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and communication needs within a residential service.

You'll play an important role in supporting people to live as independently as possible, achieve their personal goals and enjoy fulfilling lives. From helping people develop life skills to supporting them to access their local community, every day brings new opportunities to make a positive difference.

As part of this role, you'll be required to drive the service vehicle to support people to attend appointments, access their local community and enjoy activities they love, so a full UK manual driving licence is essential.

What You'll Be Doing

No two days are ever the same. As a Support Worker, you'll:

• Support people to live as independently as possible while promoting choice, dignity and respect
• Assist with everyday tasks such as cooking, shopping, budgeting and maintaining a home
• Encourage participation in hobbies, activities and community life
• Support people to build and maintain relationships with family and friends
• Provide respectful, person-centred personal care where required
• Drive the service vehicle to support people to access appointments, activities and community opportunities
• Help people achieve their personal goals and celebrate their achievements, no matter how big or small

No Experience? No Problem.

If you're compassionate, reliable and eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

We provide award-winning, fully funded training, including recognised Health and Social Care qualifications, giving you everything you need to build a rewarding long-term career with Avenues.

Why Join Avenues?

Alongside a rewarding role, you'll enjoy a fantastic benefits package, including:

• Early Pay – access part of your earned wages before payday
• Fully paid Enhanced DBS
• Flexible working patterns
• Paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Award-winning training and genuine career progression opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme with life assurance
• Blue Light Card and Bene£its discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment and more
• Recommend a Friend scheme – earn up to £500
• 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including confidential counselling services

A Workplace Where Everyone Belongs

At Avenues, we're proud to be an inclusive employer where everyone is valued and respected. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

As a Disability Confident employer, applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.