Support Worker

The Avenues Trust Group; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Pay

Paid enhanced DBS

Flexible working

Paid annual leave (pro rata)

Access to high quality training

Contributory pension scheme with life

Shopping discounts via Blue Light Card

Recommend a friend scheme - earn up to

Free and confidential 24/7 health &amp

Job summary

The Avenues Trust Group is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Saffron Walden to join our caring team. You will help adults with learning disabilities live independently by supporting daily activities, accessing the community, and managing basic tasks with respect and empathy.

No prior social care experience is required as full accredited training is provided; the role offers full-time hours (39 per week) at £25,845 per annum pro rata, with flexible shifts and an opportunity to grow within a

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathetic approach to supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Ability to work as part of a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with learning disabilities in day-to-day living activities and community engagement.
• Support participation in social activities and maintain connections with family and friends.
• Assist with managing personal finances and household tasks; keep home clean and safe.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Job description

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 are 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!

• Support Worker
• Saffron Walden
• £25,845 per annum (pro rata)
• Full time 39 hours per week only
• Shift patterns: 7am – 2pm, 2pm – 10pm, day shifts, sleep ins
• Driver with Full UK Licence essential and willing to drive manual mobility car

We are looking for Support Workers to work with us supporting adults with learning disabilities. The teams are small teams and the individuals have all lived together for years.

The Recruitment Team will discuss with you the different services we have available during a telephone interview.

No two days are the same but your day might look like this!

• 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!

Experience in social care is not essential, we provide a full range of accredited and award winning training programmes at no cost to yourself, including the Health and Social Care Diploma that will really support your career progression.

Benefits you can expect!

• 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.

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