Support Worker

Avenues Group; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a part-time Support Worker to assist individuals in daily living and social activities. This role involves supporting people's engagement in the community, managing finances, and providing personal care. The position is flexible with a requirement for a UK driving license and access to a vehicle. No prior experience in social care is needed as comprehensive training will be provided. This role offers a salary of £24,829 per annum and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Paid annual leave (pro rata)

Flexible working

Contributory pension scheme

Access to training programs

Referral bonus scheme

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience in social care is not essential; training is provided.
• Full UK Driving licence required and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living activities.
• Encourage social connections with family and friends.
• Assist in managing personal finances.
• Maintain a clean and fresh living environment.
• Provide and encourage personal care.

Skills

Engagement in community activities

Personal care

Social activity support

Job description

Job Title

Support Worker

Location

Eastry & Aylesham, Kent

Salary

£24,829 per annum (pro rata)

Hours

30 hours per week - covering various shifts; 7am - 2pm/4pm, 2pm-10pm, 12pm-4pm/10pm - NO NIGHTS.

About the Role

Permanent Part time NEW 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!

Key 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.

Training and Development

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.

Employment Details

• Full UK Driving licence required and access to own vehicle due to the nature of the role and location of our services, 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 Benefits 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 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.