Support Worker

Avenues Group; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Pay

Paid DBS (DBS checked)

Flexible working

Paid annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Discounts on shopping and holidays

Recommend a Friend bonus (up to £500)

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Avenues Group in Tonbridge is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our team on a full-time basis (39 hours per week). You will support two adult males with autism, ADHD, and epilepsy, helping them live independently and participate in daily activities.

A full UK driving license is required due to the service vehicle; driving the vehicle (automatic) may be needed. We provide comprehensive training and benefits to support your career.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving License and willingness to drive service vehicle
• Experience supporting adults with disabilities (autism, epilepsy, learning disabilities)
• Compassion, patience, and good communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy, or physical disabilities to live independently
• Assist with daily tasks such as shopping, cooking, and budgeting
• Encourage social connections with friends, family, and the community
• Provide personal care with dignity and respect
• Make each day meaningful while having fun

Job description

Looking for a job that feels good? Become a Support Worker with Avenues in Tonbridge!

Support Worker | Full-time opportunities (39 hours per week)

£25845 per year (pro rata)

A Full UK Driving License is needed due to the service having a service vehicle which successful applicants need to be willing to drive!

We are looking for Support Workers to work with us in Tonbridge, here you will be supporting two adult males with Austism, ADHD and Epilepsy. The people we support within the service enjoy activities within their home which include playing Xbox, watching DVDs and drawing. They are both also very active within the community, enjoying meals out and also going to work. One of the gentlemen we support has his own vehicle, therefore we are looking for a candidate who holds a Full UK Automatic License and who is willing to drive the vehicle when needed.

If you're ready for a career where you can make a real difference, meet amazing people, and go home knowing you've helped someone live life their way - we'd love to hear from you!

At Avenues, people smile, laugh, grow, and achieve together. We believe happy, well-supported staff help people live their best lives - and that's what we're all about.

New to care? Don't worry! We'll give you all the training you need - including free, nationally recognised qualifications to help your career grow.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy, or physical disabilities to live independently
• Helping people with everyday tasks like shopping, cooking, or managing money
• Encouraging people to connect with friends, family, and the community
• Providing personal care (with dignity and respect)
• Making each day meaningful - and having fun while you do it!

What You'll Get:

• Early Pay - access your wages before payday
• Paid enhanced DBS (so no cost to you)
• Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
• Paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Award-winning training to boost your skills
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, and more (Blue Light Card & Benefits site)
• Recommend a Friend bonus - up to £500
• 24/7 wellbeing support and counselling

We believe everyone deserves the chance to shine. If you have a disability and meet the basic job criteria, we'll guarantee you an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.