Support Worker, Direct Support Professional​/ Direct Care

Support Worker | Eastry & Aylesham, Kent £25,845 per annum (pro rata) Full-time and part-time hours available Shifts include: 7:00am–2:00pm/4:00pm, 12:00pm–4:00pm, and 2:00pm–10:00pm No waking nights required A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are desired due to the location of the services. You must also be willing to drive the mobility vehicles used by the people we support.

Make Every Day Matter At Avenues, people smile, laugh, grow and achieve together. We believe that when our teams feel valued, supported and empowered, they help the people we support live happy, fulfilling and independent lives. Whether you're already working in social care or looking for a rewarding career change, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role We're looking for compassionate and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our dedicated team supporting people across our services in Eastry and Aylesham, Kent.

You'll support adults with learning disabilities, communication needs, behaviours of concern and pica, helping them to live independently, develop new skills and enjoy meaningful lives within their local communities. Our team works across both locations throughout the week, providing consistent, person-centred support. The people we support have access to their own mobility vehicles, allowing them to enjoy a wide range of activities and appointments, so you'll need to be confident driving these vehicles as part of your role.

What You'll Be Doing No two days are ever the same. As a Support Worker, you'll:
Support people with all aspects of daily living while promoting independence and choice Encourage participation in hobbies, activities and community life Support people to build and maintain relationships with family and friends Assist with cooking, shopping, household tasks and managing finances Provide dignified, person-centred personal care where required Drive the people we support to activities, appointments and social outings using their mobility vehicles Promote positive outcomes by supporting people in a way that reflects their individual communication needs and support plans Celebrate achievements—big and small—and help create moments that matter every day We provide award-winning, fully funded training, including recognised Health and Social Care qualifications, giving you everything you need to build a rewarding career with Avenues.

Why Join Avenues? We invest in our people and offer a fantastic range of benefits, 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 excellent career progression opportunities Contributory pension scheme with life assurance Blue Light Card and Benefits website discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment and more Recommend a Friend scheme – earn up to £500 Free, confidential 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including counselling services 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. As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme, applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.