Support Worker

Avenues Group; Watford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Pay

Enhanced DBS

Flexible working

Paid annual leave pro rata

Contributory pension

Blue Light Card discounts

Recommend a friend scheme £500

Health portal access

Job summary

Avenues Group is seeking compassionate carers to support individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs in a supported living environment in Watford. The role involves helping residents with daily activities, community involvement, and managing their finances in a respectful, person-centered way.

We value flexible working and offer early pay, enhanced DBS, and a range of benefits including a pension, leave, discounts, and a friend referral scheme.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required or preferred.
• Experience in care/support roles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support our people with day-to-day living activities and community engagement.
• Assist with managing finances and budgeting for individuals.
• Keep living spaces clean and well-maintained.
• Support social activities and connections with family and friends.
• Assist with shopping and other daily errands.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Drivers with full UK licence preferred due to the service location and for driving service vehicles. Forest Lane provides specialist support for people with learning disabilities, complex physical needs, and challenging behaviours. After moving from long-term NHS inpatient care into supported living, Forest Lane has been running successfully for over a year across three bungalows. No two days are the same, but your day might look like this: 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.

We know that well-supported people support people well to do their very best for the people we support, and our vision. Benefits you can expect! 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 Bene£its 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 the 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.