About this role
Support Worker | Rochester
Full-time opportunities available |
£25,845 per annum (pro rata)
You would need to be fully flexible to complete early, late and sleep in shifts across the 7 day week.
A full UK manual driving licence is essential for this role, and you must be willing to drive the service vehicle.
Make a Difference Every Day
Looking for a career where no two days are the same? At Avenues, you'll support people to live the life they choose while building a rewarding career of your own.
Whether you're already working in social care or looking for a meaningful career change, we'll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.
About the Role
We're looking for caring and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our friendly team in Rochester, supporting five adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and communication needs within a residential service.
You'll play an important role in supporting people to live as independently as possible, achieve their personal goals and enjoy fulfilling lives. From helping people develop life skills to supporting them to access their local community, every day brings new opportunities to make a positive difference.
As part of this role, you'll be required to drive the service vehicle to support people to attend appointments, access their local community and enjoy activities they love, so a full UK manual driving licence is essential.
What You'll Be Doing
No two days are ever the same. As a Support Worker, you'll:
Support people to live as independently as possible while promoting choice, dignity and respect
Assist with everyday tasks such as cooking, shopping, budgeting and maintaining a home
Encourage participation in hobbies, activities and community life
Support people to build and maintain relationships with family and friends
Provide respectful, person-centred personal care where required
Drive the service vehicle to support people to access appointments, activities and community opportunities
Help people achieve their personal goals and celebrate their achievements, no matter how big or small
No Experience? No Problem.
If you're compassionate, reliable and eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you.
We provide award-winning, fully funded training, including recognised Health and Social Care qualifications, giving you everything you need to build a rewarding long-term career with Avenues.
Why Join Avenues?
Alongside a rewarding role, you'll enjoy a fantastic benefits package, including:
Early Pay – access part of your earned wages before payday
Fully paid Enhanced DBS
Flexible working patterns
Paid annual leave (pro rata)
Award-winning training and genuine career progression opportunities
Contributory pension scheme with life assurance
Blue Light Card and Bene£its discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment and more
Recommend a Friend scheme – earn up to £500
24/7 health and wellbeing support, including confidential counselling services
A Workplace Where Everyone Belongs
At Avenues, we're proud to be an inclusive employer where everyone is valued and respected. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
As a Disability Confident employer, applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.
Ready to Join Us?
If you're looking for a career where you can make a genuine difference, build meaningful relationships and go home knowing you've helped someone live life their way, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and start your feel-good career with Avenues.