Support Worker - 6606

Avenues Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Avenues Group is seeking a part-time Support Worker based in Shrewsbury to provide day and night support for a gentleman with an acquired brain injury and mental health needs. You will be calm, reassuring, and capable of engaging in conversations about his interests, such as 80s music and local activities.

The role involves 14-hour shifts within a 7-day week, with some sleep-in shifts, and requires flexibility. A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Calm, reassuring disposition for supporting someone with ABI and mental health needs.
• Good communication and engagement with the client on personal interests.

Responsibilities

• Provide day and night support to a gentleman with an acquired brain injury and mental health needs.
• Remain calm and reassuring during anxious moments.
• Engage in conversations about his interests (80s music, films, TV).
• Assist with daily activities and accompany outings within the local area.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Communication

Tools

Driving Licence

Job description

We are looking for day and night support workers based in Shrewsbury for a gentlemen in his 40’s who has an acquired brain injury and mental health issues. For this position we are looking to find a positive individual who able to remain calm and reassuring throughout their shift as the person we are supporting becomes anxious often.

The gentleman we are supporting loves the 80s! He loves music, films and TV shows from the 80s, he loves Shrewsbury Town, Coronation Street – so the ability to hold a conversation about these likes is important. He has a wonderful sense of humor and likes to visit cafes and garden centers as well as go for short walks around the local area. Someone with the same interests would be great!

You would need to be fully flexible to work 14 hour shifts between the hours of 8am - 10pm throughout the 7 day week, this will also include sleep in shifts attached on some occasions.

Hold a Full UK Driving License and access to your own vehicle would be beneficial due to the needs of our service.

Location: Shrewsbury (in the person’s home)Hours: Part Time (28 hours)Salary: £25,845 per annum pro rataHold a Full UK Driving License and access to your own vehicle would be beneficial due to the needs of our service.You would need to be fully flexible to work 14 hour shifts between the hours of 8am - 10pm throughout the 7 day week, this will also include sleep in shifts attached on some occasions.

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Support Worker - 6606

Company: Avenues Group Hours: Part-time Location: SY1 4TJ Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 3 Nov 2026 Closing date: 29 Nov 2026

Essential requirements

Location: Shrewsbury (in the person’s home)Hours: Part Time (28 hours)Salary: £25,845 per annum pro rataHold a Full UK Driving License and access to your own vehicle would be beneficial due to the needs of our service.You would need to be fully flexible to work 14 hour shifts between the hours of 8am - 10pm throughout the 7 day week, this will also include sleep in shifts attached on some occasions.

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