Female applicants only, due to the specific support needs of the people we support*.
Drivers are beneficial, but not essential.
Avalon Group has an exciting new service in Heworth, York (Adult Social Care), supporting four ladies to live independent, fulfilling lives — and we’re looking for experienced, compassionate Support Workers to help make this happen.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring the wellbeing, comfort, and safety of the people we support.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Providing person-centred support tailored to individual needs
* Supporting people with daily living, independence and wellbeing
* Working with enhanced health-related support needs
* Promoting dignity, choice and inclusion every day
What We’re Looking For
Previous care experience required
* Experience with epilepsy, diabetes, non-verbal support or enhanced health-related support needs is highly desirable
* Compassionate, reliable and caring individuals
* Strong teamwork and communication skills
Why Work for Avalon?
Avalon Group is an award-winning charity with over 30 years’ experience providing person-centred support to adults with care and support needs. Our work is guided by our values of respect, honesty, learning & development, inclusion and partnership working.
* Comprehensive training from our in-house training team
* Opportunity to build specialist experience and develop lifelong skills
* Award-winning charity with over 30 years’ experience
* Values-led organisation focused on respect, inclusion and development
* Fantastic benefits including a Wider Wallet Scheme, enhanced pay rates for nights/weekends/bank holidays, 24/7 on-call support, and paid mileage.
If you’re looking for a role where you can truly make a difference — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply before the end of February, and you could be eligible for a £ Welcome Bonus!
*This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act .
Due to the terms of our sponsorship licence, we are currently not able to accept applications from those requiring sponsorship. Please only apply if you are already a resident in the UK with no sponsorship requirements.
Appointment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate.