Support Worker, Skipton & Surrounding Areas

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

Benefits offered by this job

Award winning in-house training

24/7 Everyday Advice helpline

Paid travel expenses

Bonus for recommending friends

Comprehensive training

Discounts at high street retailers

Job summary

Avalon Group is seeking Support Workers in Skipton to provide compassionate, person-centred care. This role offers both full-time and part-time options with varied shifts, including evenings and weekends.

The successful candidates will receive comprehensive in-house training, ensuring they have the confidence and skills to support individuals in their daily living, well-being, and social activities. Benefits include paid travel expenses, a bonus for referrals, and access to various health and wellness schemes.

This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about high-quality care and making a difference in people’s lives.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is desirable but not essential.
• In-house training will be provided to deliver care with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support tailored to individual needs.
• Support daily living, independence, and wellbeing.
• Promote dignity, choice and inclusion in daily activities.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Caring

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Job description

Support Worker, Skipton & Surrounding Areas

Full-Time, Part-Time, & Casual options available.

Shifts: Varied rota options including days, evenings, weekends, sleepovers, and waking nights.

Location: Skipton & Surrounding Areas.

Avalon Group is looking for compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to join our friendly team in and around Skipton!

Due to support locations, a driving licence with access to a vehicle for business use is desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity to have a vital role in meaningful work, and help make a positive impact to everyday lives.

Benefits

• Award winning in-house training with opportunities to develop your career
• 24/7 Everyday Advice helpline, giving you impartial guidance regarding any personal matters or concerns you may have
• On Call support 24 hours a day
• Discounts at high street retailers and on gym memberships
• Access to our Health Cash Plan
• Paid travel expenses between consecutive sessions of support
• £250 bonus for recommending a friend to become a support worker
• Paid Enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Certificate (which you need to be able to work in social care)
• Comprehensive training from our in‑house training team
• Opportunity to build specialist experience and develop lifelong skills
• Award‑winning charity with over 30 years’ experience
• Values‑led organisation focused on respect, inclusion and development
• Fantastic benefits including a Wider Wallet Scheme, enhanced pay rates for nights/weekends/bank holidays, 24/7 on‑call support, and paid mileage

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing person‑centred support tailored to individual needs
• Supporting people with daily living, independence and wellbeing
• Supporting to pursue hobbies and enjoy a full social life, including going swimming, walking, and attending weekly activity groups
• Promoting dignity, choice and inclusion every day

What We’re Looking For

Previous care experience is desirable but not essential! Our in‑house training team will ensure that you have all the skills you need to deliver your role with confidence. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain and develop lifelong skills.

• Compassionate, reliable and caring individuals
• Passionate about providing high‑quality care and making a real difference
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Why Work for Avalon?

Avalon Group is an award‑winning charity with over 30 years’ experience providing person‑centred support to adults with care and support needs. Our work is guided by our values of respect, honesty, learning & development, inclusion and partnership working.

If you’re looking for a role where you can truly make a difference — we’d love to hear from you.

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.