Support Worker

The Avenues Trust Group; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Pay

Paid enhanced DBS

Flexible hours

Paid annual leave

Fully funded training and quals

Pension scheme and life assurance

Blue Light Card & Bene£its discounts

Recommend a Friend scheme

Free 24/7 wellbeing support

Job summary

The Avenues Trust Group is seeking a Support Worker in Stowmarket to help adults with learning disabilities, autism and acquired brain injuries live independently. You’ll work through 39 hours a week, including shifts from 8am–2.30pm and 2.30pm–10pm, across seven days.

Training is provided and there is real opportunity for progression with flexible hours to suit your lifestyle. No prior care experience is required; transferable skills from retail, hospitality or customer service are welcome, and

Qualifications

• Full-time role with 39 hours per week.
• Experience with acquired brain injuries is beneficial.
• Willing to drive mobility vehicle on site with a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Helping adults with learning disabilities, autism, or physical disabilities live independently.
• Supporting with everyday tasks like shopping, cooking, or household jobs.
• Encouraging social activities, community involvement, and family connections.
• Providing respectful personal care where needed.
• Making every day enjoyable — for the people we support, and for you.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Willing to drive mobility vehicle on‑s

Job description

Support Worker – Stowmarket
Full-time (39 hours)
£25,845 per year (pro rata)
Drivers with Full UK Automatic License and access to their own vehicle, would also need to be willing to drive the mobility vehicle onsite.
Experience in supporting with Aquired Brain Injuries is beneficial.

At Avenues, we believe supported people support others well. We create communities where people smile, laugh, grow, and achieve amazing things — and you could be part of that!

Why Social Care? Why now?

If you’re looking for:

• More meaningful work
• Job security and flexibility
• Real career progression
• A supportive, people-first team

We’ve got you covered — and we’ll provide all the training you need, completely free.

We are looking for Support Workers to work with us in Stowmarket supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and acquired brain injuries. You would need to be able to complete shifts including 8am-2.30pm & 2.30pm-10pm across the 7 day week.

Your day might include:

• Helping adults with learning disabilities, autism, or physical disabilities live independently,
• Supporting with everyday tasks like shopping, cooking, or household jobs,
• Encouraging social activities, community involvement, and family connections,
• Providing respectful personal care where needed,
• Making every day enjoyable — for the people we support, and for you!

No care experience? That’s OK. If you’ve worked in retail, hospitality, customer service, or childcare, you already have great transferable skills — we’ll teach you the rest.

Perks:

• Early Pay – access wages before payday
• Paid enhanced DBS (so no upfront costs)
• Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle
• Paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Fully funded, award-winning training and qualifications
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Shopping discounts via Blue Light Card and Bene£its website
• Recommend a Friend scheme – earn up to £500
• Free 24/7 wellbeing support, counselling, and advice

We’re an inclusive employer. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, if you have a disability and meet the basic role criteria, we’ll guarantee you an interview.