Job Description

Support Worker - Specialist Supported Living

Location:

Harrogate (Town Centre)

Salary:

12.27 per hour, plus great benefits

Hours:

Full-time / Part-time / Casual options available

Come and be part of something new and exciting -- supporting people to achieve their best lives.

Avalon Group is opening a brand-new supported living service in the heart of Harrogate, and we're looking for caring, motivated people to join us on this exciting journey. This is a brilliant opportunity to help shape a new service from day one, supporting people with learning disabilities, autistic people and individuals with mental health needs to live truly fulfilling, gloriously ordinary lives.

About the role

As a Support Worker, you will:

Work alongside people to achieve their goals, build confidence and develop daily living skills

Support people with personal care, medication, emotional wellbeing and routines that promote independence

Build meaningful relationships and create a warm, supportive home environment

Enable people to access their community, try new things and take positive steps in their lives

Work collaboratively with families, professionals and your team

Play a vital role in shaping a brand-new supported living service based on excellent practice

Every day will be purposeful, varied and centred around what matters to the person.

About you

You don't need previous experience -- just kindness, reliability and the desire to make a difference. Full training and ongoing development will be provided.

You'll be a great fit if you are:

Compassionate, patient and a good communicator

Someone who believes in inclusion and people's right to live their best lives

Able to work flexibly (some evenings/weekends)

Keen to learn and grow within a supportive team

Passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities, autism or mental health needs

What we offer

Enhanced rates for weekends, evenings, and sleepover shifts

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training (aligned to Skills for Care)

Supportive local leadership and development opportunities

Employee benefits including pension, wellbeing support, a wider wallet scheme and recognition schemes

The chance to be part of a brand-new service and shape something meaningful

Apply today

If you're excited by this opportunity and want to be part of something new in Harrogate, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now

, or get in touch for an informal chat.

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.

We strive to ensure equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality or religion.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 12.27 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension
Application question(s):

What location are you based please? Do you require sponsorship to work in the UK? Do you have the current Right to Work in the UK? How many years of Social Care experience do you have? Do you hold a full-UK Driving Licence with access for a vehicle? Please outline your hours of availability.
Work Location: On the road