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Tired of Retail or Hospitality? Your Skills are Perfect for Social Care!
Support Worker - Full-time
Day Shifts - 39 Hours
Drivers Essential with full UK Manual License due to nature of the role
£24,829 per year (pro rata)
People-person? Love making someone’s day? You already have what it takes to start a rewarding career in care — where your natural skills really make a difference.
At Avenues, we believe supported people support others well. We create communities where people smile, laugh, grow, and achieve amazing things — and you could be part of that!
We are looking for Support Workers, working in a team of 9 in Bury St Edmunds. You will be supporting 4 male adults with disabilities from acquired brain injuries in a supported living environment. All of the individuals are also wheelchair users.  Â
Why Social Care? Why now?
If you’re looking for:
- More meaningful work
- Job security and flexibility
- Real career progression
- A supportive, people-first team
We’ve got you covered — and we’ll provide all the training you need, completely free.
Your day might include:
- Helping adults with learning disabilities, autism, or physical disabilities live independently,
- Supporting with everyday tasks like shopping, cooking, or household jobs,
- Encouraging social activities, community involvement, and family connections,
- Providing respectful personal care where needed,
- Making every day enjoyable — for the people we support, and for you!
No care experience? That’s OK. If you’ve worked in retail, hospitality, customer service, or childcare, you already have great transferable skills — we’ll teach you the rest.
Perks:
- Early Pay – access wages before payday
- Paid enhanced DBS (so no upfront costs)
- Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle
- Paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Fully funded, award-winning training and qualifications
- Pension scheme and life assurance
- Shopping discounts via Blue Light Card and Bene£its website
- Recommend a Friend scheme – earn up to £500
- Free 24/7 wellbeing support, counselling, and advice
We’re an inclusive employer. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, if you have a disability and meet the basic role criteria, we’ll guarantee you an interview.
