Avenues is a community where people smile, laugh, grow and achieve great things.
We know that well-supported people support people well to do their very best for the people we support and achieve our vision.
Are you looking for your next social-care role, or a change in career and a feel-good reward? If so, then we would love to hear from you!
Support Worker
£24,829 per annum
Radlett near St Albans
Full-time hours (39 per week) only available
Drivers with full UK licence are ESSENTIAL due to the service location and to be able to drive the service vehicle/s.
Forest Lane provides specialised support for individuals with learning disabilities, complex physical needs, and behaviours that may challenge. Having transitioned from long-term inpatient status with the NHS into a supported living model, Forest Lane has been successfully operating for over one year across three bungalows.
No two days are the same, but your day might look like this:
Supporting our people to be engaged in all day-to-day living activities, including making full use of their community and beyond.
Supporting our people with social activities and connecting with family and friends.
Supporting the management of our people’s finances.
Keeping our people’s home clean and fresh, and going shopping.
Providing, and encouraging, personal care.
And enjoying what you do!
We know that well-supported people support people well to do their very best for the people we support, and our vision.
Benefits you can expect!
Early Pay – ability to access your earnings more frequently if you wish.
Paid enhanced DBS.
Flexible working.
Paid annual leave (pro rata).
Access to high quality training that supports your career development.
Contributory pension scheme with life assurance.
Shopping discounts via Blue Light Card and The Bene£its website.
Recommend a friend scheme - earn up to £500.
Free and confidential 24/7 access to the health portal, counselling, and support.
**T&Cs apply ***
As part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident Scheme”, candidates who declare a disability, and meet the key criteria for this role, will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at the interview stage.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities