Female Support Worker
Avenues Group
Gillingham
Salary
£25,845
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
26 October 2026
56 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
As a Female Support Worker, you'll support people with learning disabilities and complex needs to live happy, independent lives. You'll build relationships, learn new skills, and drive a mini bus to take people out. This role suits someone who's caring, patient, and enjoys helping others. You'll work in a team to deliver person-centred care and support people with daily tasks.
What you'll need
- You need a full UK driving licence to drive the service mini bus.
- You must be kind, compassionate, and have a positive attitude.
- You'll need to be willing to learn and work as part of a team.
- You'll support people with complex health needs, physical disabilities, and learning disabilities.
- You'll need to be patient and understanding when supporting people with daily tasks.
How to boost your chances
- Consider volunteering or working in a care setting to gain experience.
- Look into nationally recognised qualifications in care work, such as Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care.
- Practice your communication skills by talking to people from different backgrounds.
- Think about how you can support people with complex needs and be creative in your approach.
- Research the Disability Confident employer scheme and how it supports people with disabilities in the workplace.
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Job description
Female Support Worker
Full Time Opportunities £25,845 per year (pro rata)
A Full UK Manual driving licence is essential to drive our service mini bus.
Looking for a career where every day makes a difference?
Join Avenues as a Support Worker and help people with learning disabilities and complex needs live happy, independent and fulfilling lives. You'll build meaningful relationships, learn new skills and go home each day knowing you've made a real impact.
At Avenues, we're more than a workplace – we're a community where people smile, laugh, grow and achieve great things together. We believe that when our colleagues feel valued and supported, the people we support thrive too.
You'll be supporting five individuals with complex health needs, physical disabilities and learning disabilities in our supported living service in Gillingham, Medway. The service is conveniently located close to both Chatham and Gillingham town centres and is just a five-minute walk from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre.
The people we support enjoy active, fulfilling lives and love getting out into the local community every day. Whether it's shopping, attending activities, visiting local attractions or spending time with friends and family, you'll play an important role in helping them enjoy the life they choose.
Every day is different, but you could be:
Supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy and physical disabilities.
Encouraging independence while providing the right level of support.
Assisting with daily living tasks such as cooking, shopping and managing money.
Supporting people to access their local community and enjoy hobbies and interests.
Providing personal care with dignity, respect and compassion.
Working as part of a friendly, supportive team to deliver outstanding person-centred care.
You'll receive paid training from day one, along with nationally recognised qualifications to help you build a rewarding long-term career.
All we ask is that you bring: A positive attitude.
Kindness and compassion.
A willingness to learn.
A full UK driving licence.
What you'll receive
As well as a rewarding career, you'll enjoy a fantastic range of benefits, including:
£25,845 per year (pro rata)
Early Pay – access part of your earned wages before payday
Paid enhanced DBS check
Flexible working opportunities
Paid annual leave (pro rata)
Award-winning training and career development
Contributory pension scheme with life assurance
Blue Light Card and Benefits website discounts
Recommend a Friend scheme – earn up to £500
Free, confidential 24/7 wellbeing support and counselling
Everyone is welcome
We're proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, you'll be guaranteed an interview.
Ready to start a career that feels good?
If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely change lives while building a rewarding career of your own, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and start your feel-good career with Avenues!
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
Reed
First seen
9 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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