Support Worker, Direct Support Professional​/ Direct Care

Support Worker

Location:

Margate, Kent

Salary: £25,845 per annum (pro rata)

Hours:

Full-time opportunities available

You’ll need to be flexible to work a variety of shifts, including early mornings, evenings and sleep‑ins across a seven‑day rota.

Make a difference every day. Build a career that makes you smile.

At Avenues, we believe that when our colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered, they can provide outstanding support to the people we work alongside. Our community is one where people smile, laugh, grow and achieve great things together.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re already working in social care or you’re looking for a meaningful career change, we’ll provide the training and support you need to succeed.

As a Support Worker, you’ll support adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, complex needs and mobility needs to live fulfilling, independent lives. Some of the people we support use wheelchairs.

Our services are located close to Margate town centre with good public transport links. A full UK driving licence is desirable to help the people we support access activities, appointments and their local community.

• Supporting people with everyday living and helping them achieve their personal goals.
• Encouraging people to access their local community, hobbies, education and leisure activities.
• Helping people maintain relationships with family and friends.
• Supporting individuals to manage their finances and make informed choices.
• Assisting with shopping, cooking and maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming home.
• Providing personal care with dignity, respect and compassion.
• Promoting independence, choice and inclusion in everything you do.

We’re looking for caring, reliable and positive people who enjoy helping others.

You don’t need previous experience in social care‑we’ll provide all the training you need. Experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, healthcare, education, childcare or volunteering can provide valuable transferable skills.

Most importantly, you’ll bring:

• A caring and respectful approach.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• A willingness to learn and develop.
• Reliability and flexibility.
• A commitment to supporting people to live the life they choose.

From day one, you’ll have access to a comprehensive induction and a range of accredited, award‑winning training programmes at no cost to you, including the Health and Social Care Diploma, helping you build a rewarding long‑term career.

We value the incredible work our colleagues do and offer a range of benefits, including:

• Early Pay - access your earned pay before payday if you choose.
• Enhanced DBS paid for by Avenues.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Ongoing learning and career development.
• Contributory pension scheme with life assurance.
• Blue Light Card and The Benefits website discounts.
• Recommend a Friend scheme - earn up to £500.
• Free, confidential 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including counselling.

At Avenues, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected and able to thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities.

As a Disability Confident employer, applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.

Please note:

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications or if business needs change