Support Worker

Medical Update Online; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Pay

DBS paid

Flexible working

Paid annual leave

Award-winning training

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Avenues in Tonbridge is hiring a Support Worker to deliver compassionate, person-centered care for two adults with autism, ADHD and epilepsy. This full-time role (39 hours per week) offers a rewarding opportunity to help people live life their way and stay active in the community.

You will drive a service vehicle when needed and hold a Full UK Driving Licence (automatic preferred). We provide training, DBS, flexible working, paid annual leave, and wellbeing support to help you grow with the team.

Responsibilities

• 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!

Skills

Full UK Driving License

Automatic license

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)

£25,845 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

Every day's different, but your role could include:

• 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!

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 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.