Support Worker - 6587

Avenues Group; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Avenues Group in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join a small team of nine in a supported living setting, helping four wheelchair users with acquired brain injuries enjoy daily activities and community outings.

Driver with a full UK manual licence is highly preferred to assist with transport; safeguarding and disability inclusion awareness is beneficial. This is a full-time, on-site role with a pro rata salary of £25,845 per year, and Disability Confident employer status.

Qualifications

• Driver with a full UK manual licence preferred to support community outings.
• Experience or understanding of supported living and disability inclusion is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support four adults with disabilities from acquired brain injuries in a supported living environment.
• Assist with daily activities and community outings, including trips to cinema and meals, as part of a small team.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

You will join a fantastic, supportive team of 9 in Bury St Edmunds, working within a supported living environment to support 4 wonderful male adults with disabilities from acquired brain injuries. All four individuals are wheelchair users, highly active, and love getting the most out of life. They enjoy trips to the cinema, going out for lunch and dinner, themed evenings, arts and crafts, and watching their favourite quiz shows. Because one of the individuals has their own vehicle, drivers with a full UK manual licence are highly preferred so you can help them explore the community. It is also beneficial if you have business insurance for outreach work, though this is not essential.

£25,845 per annum (Pro Rata) | Full time available - completing day and night shifts across 7 day weekDrivers preferred with a full UK manual licence

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Support Worker - 6587

Company: Avenues Group Salary: from £25,845 a year, pro rata Hours: Full-time Location: IP33 3AA Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 3 Nov 2026 Closing date: 29 Nov 2026

Summary

You will join a fantastic, supportive team of 9 in Bury St Edmunds, working within a supported living environment to support 4 wonderful male adults with disabilities from acquired brain injuries. All four individuals are wheelchair users, highly active, and love getting the most out of life. They enjoy trips to the cinema, going out for lunch and dinner, themed evenings, arts and crafts, and watching their favourite quiz shows. Because one of the individuals has their own vehicle, drivers with a full UK manual licence are highly preferred so you can help them explore the community. It is also beneficial if you have business insurance for outreach work, though this is not essential.

Essential requirements

£25,845 per annum (Pro Rata) | Full time available - completing day and night shifts across 7 day weekDrivers preferred with a full UK manual licence

About Disability Confident

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