Support Worker – Supported Living (New Service)
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 autism and individuals with mental health needs to live truly fulfilling, gloriously ordinary lives.
You must hold a full-UK Driving Licence with access to your own vehicle which can be used for work purposes.
Previous care experience is desirable but not essential. A lot of the work will be conducted with individuals with Mental Health, therefore; ideally you will have experience of supporting individuals with autism and mental health needs.
Previous experience or knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL) would be highly desirable, as this can help us provide accessible, person-centred communication and support individuals to express their wishes, needs and preferences. We welcome applications from candidates with existing BSL skills, as well as those who are enthusiastic about developing their communication skills further.
Our inhouse training team will ensure that you have all the additional skills you need to deliver your role with confidence. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain and develop life-long skills
Our mission is to provide inclusive and personalised support. As a Support Worker, you’ll be delivering vital support, this may include helping with personal care, daily living skills, finances, and administering medication. This is a varied and meaningful role where you will be helping the people you support to live the life they choose.
Available shift patterns are varied, with hours of work which can include weekdays, weekends, evening, and sleepover shifts. We’re therefore open to applicants requiring full-time or part-time hours. Your availability, and any pre-existing commitments you may have, will be discussed at interview stage.
If you’re looking for a role where you can truly make a difference — we’d love to hear from you.
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.
Although you will primarily be based within this package, there will be an expectation to work at services across our Harrogate Locality as required.
*This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
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.
Pay: £12.77 per hour
Application question(s):
- How many years of Support Worker experience do you have?
- How many hours are you looking to work per week?
- Do you require sponsorship to work in the UK?
- Do you have the current Right to Work in the UK?
- Do you have access to your own vehicle and business insurance?
- Do you have a valid Full UK Driving Licence?
- Due to the specific needs of the people we support, we can only consider females for this role. Are you female?
- What location are you based?
