Support Worker, York (Heworth)

Avalon Group; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 13,945 - 19,861; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£500 Welcome Bonus

Comprehensive in-house training

24/7 on-call support

Discounts at high street retailers

Access to Health Cash Plan

Paid travel expenses

Job summary

A leading charity in care support is looking for experienced Support Workers in Heworth, York. The role involves providing tailored, person-centred support to assist individuals with daily living and healthcare needs. Candidates must have prior care experience, demonstrating compassion and strong teamwork skills. The position offers flexible hours, competitive pay starting at £12.27 per hour, and various benefits including a £500 Welcome Bonus. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience required.
• Experience with epilepsy, diabetes, non-verbal support or enhanced health-related support needs is highly desirable.
• Reliable and caring individuals.

Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred support tailored to individual needs.
• Supporting daily living, independence, and wellbeing.
• Working with enhanced health-related support needs.

Skills

Compassionate

Strong teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Full-time, Part-time, and Casual hours available

Pay

From £12.27 per hour (enhanced rates for weekends/nights/bank holidays)

Shifts

A varied rota including mornings, evenings, weekends and sleepovers

£500 Welcome Bonus (Terms & Conditions apply)

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

Support Worker, York (Heworth)

Female applicants only, due to the specific support needs of the people we support*.
Drivers are beneficial, but not essential.

Avalon Group has an exciting new service in Heworth, York (Adult Social Care), supporting four ladies to live independent, fulfilling lives — and we’re looking for experienced, compassionate Support Workers to help make this happen.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring the wellbeing, comfort, and safety of the people we support.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing person-centred support tailored to individual needs
• Supporting people with daily living, independence and wellbeing
• Working with enhanced health-related support needs
• Promoting dignity, choice and inclusion every day

What We’re Looking For

Previous care experience required

• Experience with epilepsy, diabetes, non-verbal support or enhanced health-related support needs is highly desirable
• Compassionate, reliable and caring individuals
• 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.

• 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.

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

Apply before the end of February, and you could be eligible for a £500 Welcome Bonus!

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

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.