Support Worker, Direct Support Professional​/ Direct Care

Support Worker | Sevenoaks £25,845 per annum (pro rata) | Full-time – 39 hours per week A full UK driving licence is essential for this role, and you'll need to be happy driving our service vehicles. 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. At Avenues, people smile, laugh, grow and achieve together. We know that when our colleagues feel supported, valued and empowered, they help the people we support live happy, fulfilling lives. About the Role We're looking for caring and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our friendly team in Sevenoaks, supporting adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, epilepsy, communication needs and those receiving end-of-life care within a residential service.

Conveniently located just a five-minute walk from Sevenoaks railway station, the service provides personalised, person-centred support to help people live as independently as possible while achieving their goals and enjoying meaningful lives. As part of the role, you'll support people to access appointments, activities and the local community, so you'll need a full UK driving licence and be comfortable driving our service vehicles.

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 Encourage participation in hobbies, activities and community life Help people build and maintain relationships with family, friends and their local community Assist with cooking, shopping, budgeting and maintaining a clean, comfortable home Provide respectful, person-centred personal care tailored to individual needs Support people with health appointments, daily routines and emotional wellbeing Drive the service vehicles to enable people to access appointments and activities Celebrate achievements and help create meaningful moments every day No Experience?

No Problem. If you're compassionate, reliable and eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you. We'll 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, respected and supported to thrive.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can succeed. 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.