Support Worker

Avenues Group; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Warlingham is seeking a Support Worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and daily living activities. Full training will be provided at no cost, but a Full UK driving license is required. The position offers a salary of £23,264 per annum and benefits including flexible working hours 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

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in social care is not essential; we provide training.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
• Engage in day-to-day living activities and community use.
• Assist with personal care and maintenance of the home.

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, which makes them want to do their very best for the people we support, and achieve our vision.

If you are looking for your next social care role, or a change in career, long-term stability, career growth and a feel-good reward, then this is the role for you, and we would love to hear from you! We welcome applications from everyone who wants to make a difference to people’s lives, but especially from those with lived experience.

Position

Support Worker — Warlingham, Surrey

£23,264 per annum (pro rata). Full time hours only. Drivers with a Full UK Driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Work with us in Warlingham, supporting 2 individuals with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge in a supported living home with 3 support staff on each day shift.
• Support our people to be engaged in all day-to-day living activities, including making full use of their community and beyond.
• Support our people with social activities, and connect with family and friends.
• Support the management of our people’s finances.
• Keep our people’s home clean and fresh, and assist with shopping.
• Provide, and encourage, personal care.
• Enjoy what you do!

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience in social care is not essential; we provide a full range of accredited and award-winning training programmes at no cost, including the Health and Social Care Diploma to support your career progression.
• Full UK driving licence is required for this role.

Benefits

• Early Pay – 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 - earn up to £500
• Free and confidential 24/7 access to the health portal and employee assistance programme

Other information

***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.