Support Worker - Skipton (New Service)

The Avalon Group; Skipton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking Support Workers in Skipton to provide personal care and support. Ideal candidates will be over 25, hold a full UK driving licence, and be comfortable driving a mobility vehicle. Responsibilities include personal care, medication administration, and supporting social activities. Various shift patterns are available to accommodate full‑time or part‑time hours. Join a dedicated team and make a meaningful impact every day.

Qualifications

• Must be over 25 years old and hold a full UK driving licence.
• Comfortable driving the person's mobility vehicle.
• Previous care experience preferable; in-house training available.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care as required, including stoma care.
• Administering medication.
• Supporting to pursue hobbies and enjoy a full social life.
• Domestic duties including cooking and helping to care for her home.
• Working closely and cooperatively with colleagues within the support team.

Skills

Personal care

Medication administration

Social engagement

Domestic duties

Job description

We’re Recruiting Support Workers within Skipton & Surrounding Areas!

Are you passionate about making a real difference in someone's life? Do you enjoy meaningful work that has a positive impact every single day? Join our dedicated team of Support Workers and help us deliver inclusive, personalised care to people in your community.

About Us

Avalon Group is an award‑winning charity with over 30 years’ experience in providing person‑centred support to adults with care support needs. We pride ourselves in promoting independence and choice, enabling the people we support to achieve their best life experience. At Avalon, we live everyday by our values of respect, honesty, learning & development, inclusion and partnership working.

Looking for a fulfilling and rewarding job that works for you?

We're currently looking for Support Workers, to work primarily at our new service based in Sutton‑In‑Craven. The person we support is enthusiastic about animals (especially dogs), photography, exploring the outdoors, and living her life to the fullest. She’s looking for support workers who can share her interests, and who can support and encourage her independence in everyday life. Applicants must be over the age of 25*, hold a full‑UK Driving Licence and be comfortable driving the person we support’s mobility vehicle.

Support Duties

• Providing personal care as required, including stoma care
• Administering medication
• Supporting to pursue hobbies and enjoy a full social life
• Domestic duties including cooking and helping the person we support to care for her home
• Working closely and co‑operatively with colleagues within the support team

Shift Patterns

Available shift patterns are varied, with hours of work which can include weekdays, weekends, evenings, and sleepover shifts. We’re therefore open to applicants requiring full‑time or part‑time hours. Your availability, and any pre‑existing commitments you may have, will be discussed at interview stage.

Qualifications

• Must be over 25 years old and hold a full UK driving licence
• Comfortable driving mobility vehicle
• Previous care experience preferable; in‑house training available

*This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

Ready to apply?

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Other Information

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.

Appointment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate.

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.