Support Worker, Harrogate (Specialist Supported Living)

Avalon Group; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Harrogate is seeking compassionate Support Workers who are eager to help individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs live fulfilling lives. This role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to receive full training. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, building relationships, and supporting community access. A commitment to inclusion and kindness is essential, while leadership and training opportunities are provided within a new service environment.

Benefits

Enhanced pay for evenings and weekends

Health Cash Plan

Paid travel expenses

£250 referral bonus

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Desire to make a positive difference in others' lives.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.
• No previous experience required, full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care and daily living skills.
• Enable access to the community and promote independence.
• Build positive relationships within a supportive team.

Skills

Compassionate

Good communication

Patient

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

• Full-Time, Part-Time, and Casual contracts available
• £12.27 per hour, with enhanced rates for weekends, evenings and nights
• Award winning in-house training with opportunities to develop your career
• 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
• £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)

Support Worker, Harrogate (Specialist Supported Living)

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

Appointment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate.

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.

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.

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