Information for
Support Worker
Would you like to support a fun, diverse group of people and make a real difference in their lives?
Avens LTD, St Anthony is currently searching for caring, committed and professional people to join our team of support workers in Crowborough, East Sussex. We have both full-time and Flexi contracts available.
Position(s) available: Support Worker
Location: Crowborough
Contract(s) available: Full time, Flexible hours
Salary: Starting at National Minimum Wage or Living Wage with the opportunity to earn more depending on responsibilities, experience and qualifications.
About the Applicant:
We are looking for support workers who can demonstrate compassion and empathy in their approach to caring, either through previous roles in Social Care or in other roles. We pride ourselves in delivering Person-centred care and support; therefore if you have the right values for our organisation, you will be supported by a program of continuous training and development.
Previous experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided, along with an induction process which includes various interviews and trial shifts. This gives those who are new to care a chance to get a feel for what the role entails and grow in confidence while being supported by an experienced member of staff.
Avens will be able to provide you with training from our award-winning in house training department including:
- Safeguarding Adults, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Awareness;
- Medication Administration and Awareness Training;
- person-centred Non-Abusive Psychological and Physical Intervention (NAPPI);
- Autism Awareness;
- Dementia Awareness;
- Mental Health Awareness;
- Equality and Diversity Training.
Plus many more training topics that will help you understand and develop in your role.
We also enrol our staff on the Care Certificate and Level 2 or 3 Diploma for Health and Social Care, in line with their job role.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you then please complete our online application form by clicking the “Apply Online” button below.
If you have any other questions then please call our office on 01892 669520 (open Mon-Thurs 9-5, Fri 9-3) or contact us.