Support Worker - Holly Lodge
Location: Holly Lodge, Tonbridge, TN11 9LT - Rural setting – Drivers Essential (Manual Preferred)
Salary: £12.21 per hour + £1,200 complexity payment (where applicable)
Hours: Full-time (39 hours) & Part-time (Minimum 15 hours, fully flexible)
Shift Patterns:
- 7:00 AM / 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
- 2:30 PM – 10:00 PM / 10:30 PM
- Mid Shifts: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM / 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Every other weekend or two weekends per month required
Be the Difference – Support People to Live Their Best Lives Everyday!
At Avenues, we create a positive and supportive environment where both staff and the people we support can thrive. Holly Lodge is a specialist service for five adults with autism and learning disabilities. We provide proactive, person-centred care, supporting individuals in their daily routines, community activities, and personal development.
What Makes Holly Lodge Special?
- Supportive Team Environment – Skilled professionals ready to train and develop new staff. Be part of a knowledgeable, passionate, and caring team.
- Proactive Approach – Helping individuals achieve milestones and celebrating their progress.
- Exciting Opportunities – Encouraging independence through daily outings and activities – the people we support are out and about every day!
- Person-Centred Approach – Support individuals to lead fulfilling and active lives.
- Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Training – Develop valuable specialist skills.
Who we're looking for in our next Support Worker:
- Experience working in a team and physically active roles (Must be able to swim, ride bikes, and walk long distances)
- Understanding of autism, communication challenges, and behaviour triggers
- Awareness of MCA (Mental Capacity Act) & DoLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards)
- Basic knowledge of health and nutrition
- Aligned with our Avenues core values
Your Role as a Support Worker:
- Implement PBS plans to provide effective support
- Assist with personal care, health, and nutrition
- Plan and participate in daily community outings and activities
- Help individuals maintain their baseline and manage behaviours of concern
- Provide full support for medical appointments and work closely with healthcare professionals
- Promote independence while ensuring tailored support
We know that well-supported people support people well, and so we offer a fantastic range of benefits including:
Benefits:
- Early Pay – Access your earnings before payday if needed
- Paid enhanced DBS
- Flexible working options
- Up to 28 days paid annual leave (pro-rata)
- Access to high-quality training for career development
- Contributory pension scheme with life assurance
- Shopping discounts via Blue Light Card and The Benefits website
- Recommend a Friend Scheme – Earn up to £500
- Free and confidential 24/7 health portal and employee assistance program
Apply Today and Start Making a Difference!
If you meet the experience requirements and would like to be part of something truly rewarding, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now or contact our recruitment team on 0121 713 6958 for more information.
