Support Worker

Tired of Retail or Hospitality? Your Skills are Perfect for Social Care! Support Worker – Canterbury Kent Full-time hours Essential to have full valid manual driving licence and access to own vehicle (rural location of the service) £24,829 per year (pro rata) People-person? Love making someone’s day? You already have what it takes to start a rewarding career in care — where your natural skills really make a difference. At Avenues, we believe supported people support others well. We create communities where people smile, laugh, grow, and achieve amazing things — and you could be part of that! We are looking for Support Workers to work with us in Canterbury & Hoath, supporting male adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and communication needs. All three-need support with moving and handling, and one uses a peg for ingestion. Why Social Care? Why now? If you’re looking for: More meaningful work Job security and flexibility Real career progression A supportive, people-first team We’ve got you covered — and we’ll provide all the training you need, completely free. Your day might include: Helping adults with learning disabilities, autism, or physical disabilities live independently, Supporting with everyday tasks like shopping, cooking, or household jobs, Encouraging social activities, community involvement, and family connections, Providing respectful personal care where needed, Making every day enjoyable — for the people we support, and for you! No care experience? That’s OK. If you’ve worked in retail, hospitality, customer service, or childcare, you already have great transferable skills — we’ll teach you the rest. Perks: Early Pay – access wages before payday Paid enhanced DBS (so no upfront costs) Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle Paid annual leave (pro rata) Fully funded, award-winning training and qualifications Pension scheme and life assurance Shopping discounts via Blue Light Card and Bene£its website Recommend a Friend scheme – earn up to £500 Free 24/7 wellbeing support, counselling, and advice We’re an inclusive employer. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, if you have a disability and meet the basic role criteria, we’ll guarantee you an interview. Ready to leave retail or hospitality behind? Apply now and start your feel-good career with Avenues!

Location: Canterbury, Kent, GB

Posted Date: 11/16/2025