Job Description

We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of

Advanced

Support Worker

to join our amazing Short-Breaks Respite team at

Avalon Group

working in our

Short Breaks Service based in Clarence Gardens, Wakefield.

Pay

: Day shifts are paid at 13.00 an hour with weekends/evenings/nights paid at a higher hourly rate. We do also pay for non-customer contact time. We also pay double pay on bank holidays.

Contract

: This is a permanent, full-time contract (37 hours per week)

To make it fair for all staff we do require a degree of flexibility with shift patterns to meet the requirements of the people we care for. Staff are required to work 2 weekends per month.

Shifts vary based on the needs of the service and can be variable. However rotas are sent out 2 months in advance, and a typical full time worker will always have 2 days off together.

Hours

: Working hours for this role are 37 hours per week. Weekly hours can vary but are tracked monthly. E.g. someone working full time may not work exactly 37 hours per week but will work 148 hours over the month.

Who are we?

Avalon Group is an award-winning charity with over 30 years' experience in providing person-centered support to adults with care support needs. We pride ourselves in promoting independence and choice, enabling the people we support to achieve their best life experience. At Avalon, we live everyday by our values of respect, honesty, learning & development, inclusion and partnership working.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Short Breaks service team in Wakefield (West Yorkshire). As a service that operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year, our Clarence Gardens service in Wakefield (West Yorkshire) offers essential respite care for up to four adults with autism, learning disabilities, and/or physical disabilities. You will play an active role in assisting the Service Managers and Locality Manager with specific management duties, as well as providing hands-on strength-based support to the Avalon guests.

Key responsibilities:

Providing appropriate and thorough induction to the service for new support staff. Participating in the locality's on-call service on a rota basis. Supporting the team in a positive and respectful manner, mentoring and coaching staff where required, and identifying areas where further training may be needed. Completing medication competencies for support workers. Completing all pre-calls. Attending reviews for the guests accessing the service. Completion of DOL's paperwork when required. Ensuring all support plans and risk assessments are updated as required. Have a flexible approach to work and complete any ad hoc tasks when requested/instructed by Service Manager's

Why choose to work WITH us at Avalon Group:

This is a role that genuinely makes a difference in people's lives, everyday. You will be supported by an excellent care management team that will always be there for you! You will be working with like minded people who love to care for others. Award winning in-house training with opportunities to develop your career Access to a 24/7 Everyday Advice helpline, giving you impartial guidance regarding any personal matters or concerns you may have On Call support 24 hours a day Discounts at high street retailers and on gym memberships Access to our Health Cash Plan Paid travel expenses between consecutive sessions of support at 45p per mile 250 bonus for recommending a friend to become a support worker Paid Enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Certificate (which you need to be able to work in social care Full comprehensive in-house induction training, which includes both face-to-face and online learning. All candidates will complete shadowing shifts initially - this allows them to learn 'on the job' and feel confident applying the skills they've learnt during the in-house induction training On-call support means Support Workers can ask for advice or support when needed Paid non-customer contact time, paid training, paid for travel between consecutive support shifts Career development - to roles such as Support Coordinator, or Service Manager. No short visits - this allows Support Workers to build meaningful relationships Varied work - our care work is varied including helping with personal care, finances, medication, and including our customers into their local community. Values based organisation - Avalon live by their values and strive support customers to live the best life they can - this means the support worker role is rewarding and fulfilling. Well-established charity, Avalon have been providing care for over 30 years - this provides a secure/stable job for candidates We support our employees to complete a qualification in health & social care once completed probation (fully funded).

Essential criteria:

Experience of working in the support sector and knowledge of care certificates. Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification, or willing to work towards. Excellent communication skills, with an ability to be clear, respectful and professional. To be able to work flexibly and participate in the out of hours on call service. Proactive person who can use your own decision-making skills. A full valid UK Driving License is preferred. Willingness to learn and develop your skills Can do attitude and strong work ethic Able to work independently as well as part of a team Empathetic to people and kind Good communication skills Good literacy and numeracy A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference Honesty and integrity Kind, caring and compassionate Hardworking/ motivated Resilient Team player Reliable Compassionate, patient, honest, trustworthy A genuine interest in caring for others Can reliably travel within the Wakefield and Mirfield areas Must have current Right to Work in the UK (at least 6 months due to costs incurred by DBS checks and training). 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.
If you have any questions or would like some further information on the role, please

'APPLY'

now and we can arrange a phone call at your earliest convenience. Come and join the

Avalon Group

team.

We can't wait to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension
Shift:

Day shift
Application question(s):

What location are you based please? Do you require sponsorship to work in the UK? Can you work 2 weekends per month? Do you have a valid driving licence and your own car? (This is essential for full time hours) Can you work 37 hours per week?
Experience:

support worker: 1 year (required)
Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 11/04/2025