Support Worker - Coronavirus

Avenues Group ,
Hildenborough, Kent
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £16,650 per annum

Overview

Is your current role at risk due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Have you ever thought of joining Social Care? Come and join us - full training provided We are looking for Support Workers to work with us across Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells to support people with learning disabilities, autism, communication difficulties, and behaviours that challenge. The people we support require support to enable them to participate in home and community-based activities. As a Support Worker you will; • Accompany the people we support to activities, appointments etc. • Assisting with day to day living tasks such as cooking and cleaning • Ensuring the people we support are encouraged to reach their full potential • Personal Care (e.g. using the toilet, bathing) Work full and part time covering different shifts throughout the day, evenings and nights spread across the week, weekends and Bank holidays. Shifts are on a rota basis so you will know in advance to plan your time accordingly. Our pay is £16,650 per annum (pro rata) benefits. Some services offer an extra complexity payment of £1,200 per annum (pro rata). Due to the location of some services it is desirable for successful applicants to hold a full valid manual UK driving licence, and to have access to their own vehicle. If not we might have other opportunities Avenues Group is a specialist provider of adult social care, supporting people with complex needs to enjoy life and live as independently as possible in their own homes. About you; • Have the ability to learn from experiences and change your approach when needed • Have energy and enthusiasm to provide the best support possible • Have motivation and drive to identify overcome obstacles • Have an understanding of and empathy for the people you are supporting • Show commitment to personal and professional development Your reward; • We pay for your enhanced criminal records disclosure • Personal training & development • Refer a friend bonus scheme – earn up to £350 (T&C’s apply) • Employee Assistance Programme • Pension scheme - if you join, we contribute too and life cover is provided • 31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata), increasing after to 2 years’ service and after 5 years’ service • Discount scheme on various high street shops including new airtime O2 contracts (T&C’s apply) Apply today to find out more about careers with Avenues and how you can make a positive difference to someone’s life. We will process your data in line with our privacy policy. To find out more read the Privacy Notice on our website. We want you to have control over your data. You can contact us at any time to request or change the data that we hold about you or even if you just have a question relating to the data we hold about you.