Support Worker - Scarborough (Adult Social Care)

The Avalon Group; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An organization supporting individuals with disabilities is seeking Avalon Support Workers in Scarborough. The role offers flexible working hours and involves assisting people with daily living skills and building meaningful relationships. Ideal candidates should have driving skills and be available for a variety of shifts, including weekends. A friendly team and guaranteed income are part of the benefits.

Benefits

Guaranteed income and job security

Paid mileage

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Availability to work various shift patterns including weekends.
• Must be a car driver due to the support locations.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with disabilities in daily living skills.
• Assist clients in attending appointments and finding work.
• Build meaningful relationships with supported individuals.

Skills

Flexibility

Empathy

Ability to work independently

Driving skills

Job description

Overview

Due to the terms of our sponsorship licence, we are currently not able to accept applications from those requiring sponsorship. Please only apply if you are already a resident in the UK with no sponsorship requirements.

Role and responsibilities

As an Avalon Support Worker you will have a role that offers:

• Flexibility – hours that work for you; full time, part time and casual hours can be offered, respecting any commitments you have
• Meaningful work – you will help people with disabilities or additional needs to live the life they choose, supporting with daily living skills, attending appointments, finding work and much more

What we offer

• Guaranteed income and job security – hourly rates start at £12.27 with enhanced rates for evenings and weekends, plus paid mileage and lots of great benefits
• A friendly team – we live our values of respect, honesty, learning & development, inclusion and partnership working; you’ll be working with people who want the best for you and will help you with anything you need

Requirements

• Availability to work a range of different shift patterns which include weekends
• Must be a car driver due to the support locations

About the role

You don’t need previous experience or qualifications; just to care about people and to want to make a difference. You will build meaningful and lasting relationships with the people you support. You won’t have to do short visits, as our sessions are always a minimum of 1 hour, with many being longer than this to ensure both you and our customers are fulfilled every day.

How to apply

Find out more and apply at www.avalongroup.org.uk/vacancies- We look forward to meeting you - #MakeWorkMeaningful

Equality and diversity

We strive to ensure equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality or religion.