Avenues is a community where people smile, laugh, grow and achieve great things, we know that well-supported people support people well, which makes them want to do their very best for the people we support, and achieve our vision.
If you are looking for your next social care role, or a change in career, long-term stability, career growth and a feel-good reward, then this is the role for you, and we would love to hear from you!
We welcome applications from everyone who wants to make a difference to people’s lives, but especially from those with lived experience.
Support Worker
Part time - 30 hours available.
Orpington – close to High Street and train station
£23,264 per annum (pro rata) - additional hours available!
Various shifts across the day including nights – 24/7 rota
Must like and be comfortable around dogs
Driver with own vehicle is desirable
We are looking for a Support Worker to work with us in Orpington, supporting male and female adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. All of them have individual needs and live as independently as they are able to. You will be working in a small team of 10 support staff.
No two days are the same but your day might look like this!
Supporting our people with emotional and mental wellbeing.
Supporting our people to be engaged with their daily living skills including washing, shopping, cleaning, banking and social activities.
Enable the individuals to participate in community-based activities, trips to the cinema, theatre, concerts, visiting the coast, holidays and short breaks.
Providing, and encouraging, personal care.
And enjoying what you do!
Experience in social care is not essential, we provide a full range of accredited and award winning training programmes at no cost to yourself, including the Health and Social Care Diploma that will really support your career progression.
Benefits you can expect!
Early Pay – ability to access your earnings more frequently if you wish.
Paid enhanced DBS.
Flexible working.
Up to 28 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
Access to high quality training that supports your career development.
Contributory pension scheme with life assurance.
Shopping discounts via Blue Light Card and The Bene£its website.
Recommend a friend - earn up to £500.
Free and confidential 24/7 access to the health portal and employee assistance programme.
**T&Cs apply ***
As part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident Scheme”, candidates who declare a disability, and meet the key criteria for this role, will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview stage.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.