Support Worker

Avenues is a community organisation dedicated to fostering growth, achievement, and well-being amongst both staff and service users.

We recognise that well-supported staff are better equipped to deliver outstanding care to the individuals we serve, thereby enabling us to fulfil our organisational vision.

We are currently seeking dedicated professionals to join our social care team. If you are pursuing your next career opportunity in this rewarding sector, we encourage you to apply.

• Support Worker
• Romford
• £25,845 per annum (pro rata)
• Full-time hours available

We are recruiting Support Workers for our Neave Crescent service, a residential facility comprising two bungalows. The service users have learning disabilities, physical disabilities, complex needs, and high support requirements. The majority of residents are wheelchair users requiring hoist assistance for transfers. Additionally, one individual receives nutrition via PEG feeding, and another has a stoma.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Supporting residents to participate fully in daily living activities, including community engagement and external activities.
• Facilitating social activities and maintaining connections with family and friends.
• Assisting with financial management for service users.
• Maintaining a clean and hygienic living environment, and undertaking shopping duties.
• Providing and promoting personal care.
• Demonstrating enthusiasm and commitment to the role.

Previous experience in social care is not essential. We provide comprehensive accredited training programmes at no cost, including the Health and Social Care Diploma, to support your professional development.

Employee Benefits:

• Early Pay - flexible access to earned wages.
• Enhanced DBS check paid by employer.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Access to high-quality training supporting career progression.
• Contributory pension scheme with life assurance.
• Retail discounts via Blue Light Card and The Bene£its website.
• Employee referral scheme - earn up to £500.
• Free and confidential 24/7 access to health portal and employee assistance programme.

We welcome applications from suitable candidates and look forward to receiving your submission.

As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme, candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for this role will be invited to interview.