AVALON GROUP (SOCIAL CARE)

Support Worker, Harrogate (Weekend Shifts)

We’re currently looking for Support Workers within Harrogate & surrounding areas, available to work weekends (part-time) covering shifts from Friday to Monday. Expected hours of work will include sleepover shifts, which are paid at a competitive rate. Overtime during the week may be available on occasion, however, is not guaranteed.

You must be able to reliably travel within the area, so a full UK Driving License is desirable but not essential for this role.

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.

You don’t need previous care experience or qualifications – we’re simply looking for compassionate and caring individuals who are enthusiastic about making a difference to people’s lives and delivering the highest possible quality of care. Whether you are experienced in care or are looking to start a new career, our in-house 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!

Why join the Avalon Group?

Hourly rates start at £12.27 with enhanced rates for overnight and weekend shifts. PLUS we offer paid mileage, paid training, and lots of great benefits! We are a well-established care provider, providing you with a secure role and scope to develop.

Ready to apply? Please click on the link below to complete our quick application form.

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.

Support Worker, Teesside (30+ hours per week)

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.

Avalon Group is an award-winning charity with over 30 years’ experience in providing person-centred support to adults with care support needs. We pride ourselves in promoting independence and choice, enabling the people we support to achieve their best life experience. At Avalon, we live everyday by our values of respect, honesty, learning & development, inclusion and partnership working.

Looking for a fulfilling and rewarding career?

We’re currently looking for Support Workers within the Teesside area to join our friendly team. We have full-time & part-time contracts available (minimum of 30 hours per week). Flexibility is key for this role as our shifts are varied, meaning you may be required to work weekdays, weekends, and evenings. Due to support locations, you must also be able to reliably travel within the Teesside Area so a full UK Driving Licence is required.

Our mission is to provide inclusive and personalised support. As a Support Worker, you’ll be delivering vital support to our customers, including helping them with their personal care, daily living skills, administration of medication, and their finances. This is a varied and meaningful role where you will be helping the people you support to live the life they choose.

You don’t need previous care experience or qualifications – we’re simply looking for compassionate and caring individuals who are enthusiastic about making a difference to people’s lives and delivering the highest possible quality of care. Whether you are experienced in care or are looking to start a new career, our in-house 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!

Why join the Avalon family?

Hourly rates start at £12.27 with enhanced rates for overnight and weekend shifts. PLUS we offer paid mileage, paid training, and lots of great benefits! We are a well-established care provider, providing you with a secure role and scope to develop.

Avalon Benefits –

• Award winning in-house training with opportunities to develop your career
• Access to a 24/7 Everyday Advice helpline, giving you impartial guidance regarding any personal matters or concerns you may have
• On Call support, available 24 hours a day
• Exclusive discounts at high street retailers such as Boots, M&S and Sports Direct
• Access to our Health Cash Plan
• Paid travel expenses between consecutive sessions of support
• Already an Avalon employee? You could receive a £250 bonus for recommending a friend to become a support worker!

#MakeWorkMeaningful

Ready to apply? Please click on the link below to complete our quick application form.

Want to find out more?  Then get in touch now by calling 01642 633556 for an informal discussion. 

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.

Support Worker (Female), Harrogate

We’re currently looking for Support Workers within Harrogate & surrounding areas to work within our Supported Living properties. Due to support needs applicants must be female (this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010). You must hold a full-UK Driving Licence with access to your own vehicle which can be used for work purposes.

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.

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.

We’re looking for applicants with previous care experience, ideally you will have experience of supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism. We’re looking for compassionate and caring individuals who are enthusiastic about making a difference to people’s lives and delivering the highest possible quality of care. Our in-house 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!

Why join the Avalon Group?

Hourly rates start at £12.27 with enhanced rates for overnight and weekend shifts. PLUS we offer paid mileage, paid training, and lots of great benefits! We are a well-established care provider, providing you with a secure role and scope to develop.

Ready to apply? Please click on the link below to complete our quick application form.

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.

Support Worker, Beverley (East Riding)

Avalon Group are now delivering support in the Beverley area!

We’re currently looking for Support Workers within the Beverley area (East Riding) to work at our new Supported Living Service. We have full-time & part-time contracts available. Flexibility is key for this role as our shifts are varied, meaning you may be required to work weekdays, weekends, and evenings.  You must be able to reliably travel to the service so a full UK Driving License is desirable, but not essential

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.

You don’t need previous care experience or qualifications – we’re simply looking for compassionate and caring individuals who are enthusiastic about making a difference to people’s lives and delivering the highest possible quality of care. Whether you are experienced in care or are looking to start a new career, our in-house 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!

Why join the Avalon Group?

Hourly rates start at £12.27 with enhanced rates for overnight and weekend shifts. PLUS we offer paid mileage, paid training, and lots of great benefits! We are a well-established care provider, providing you with a secure role and scope to develop.

Ready to apply? Please click on the link below to complete our quick application form.

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’re an equal opportunity employer – that means that anyone with the right skills is encouraged to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sexuality or any disabilities.

Support Worker, Scarborough

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.

Are you looking for a job that works for you?

We need Support Workers that are available to work a range of different shift patterns (including weekends).

As an Avalon Support Worker you will have a role that offers:

Flexibility – with hours that work for you; full time, part time and casual hours can be offered, respecting any commitments you have

Guaranteed income and job security – hourly rates start at £12.27 with enhanced rates for evenings and weekends, plus paid mileage and lots of great benefits. Our charity is over 30 years old, and provides you a secure role with scope to develop

A friendly team – We live our values of respect, honesty, learning & development, inclusion and partnership working – you’ll be working with people who want the best for you and will help you with anything you need

Meaningful work – you will literally change people’s lives for the better every day, improving your community and providing you with a feeling of fulfilment. As a Support worker you will help people with disabilities or additional needs to live the life they choose, supporting with daily living skills, attending appointments, finding work and much more.

You don’t need previous experience or qualifications, just to care about people and to want to make a difference. You will build meaningful and lasting relationships with the people you support. You won’t have to do short visits, as our sessions are always a minimum of 1 hour, with many being longer than this to make sure both you and our customers are fulfilled every day.

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

Ready to apply? Please click on the link below to complete our quick application form.

Want to find out more?  Then get in touch now by calling 01723 356540 for an informal discussion. 

We’re an equal opportunity employer – that means that anyone with the right skills is encouraged to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sexuality or any disabilities.

Support Worker, Northallerton

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.

Are you looking for a job that works for you? We are looking for full time or part time Support Workers in the Northallerton area.

As an Avalon Support Worker you will have a role that offers:

Flexibility – with hours that work for you; full time, part time and casual hours can be offered, respecting any commitments you have

Guaranteed income and job security – hourly rates start at £12.27 with enhanced rates for evenings and weekends, plus paid mileage and lots of great benefits. Our charity is over 30 years old, and provides you a secure role with scope to develop

A friendly team – We live our values of respect, honesty, learning & development, inclusion and partnership working – you’ll be working with people who want the best for you and will help you with anything you need

Meaningful work – you will literally change people’s lives for the better every day, improving your community and providing you with a feeling of fulfilment. As a Support worker you will help people with disabilities or additional needs to live the life they choose, supporting with daily living skills, attending appointments, finding work and much more.

You don’t need previous experience or qualifications, just to care about people and to want to make a difference. You will build meaningful and lasting relationships with the people you support. You won’t have to do short visits, as our sessions are always a minimum of 1 hour, with many being longer than this to make sure both you and our customers are fulfilled every day.

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

Ready to apply? Please click on the link below to complete our quick application form.

Want to find out more?  Then get in touch now by calling 01609 783883 for an informal discussion. 

We’re an equal opportunity employer – that means that anyone with the right skills is encouraged to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sexuality or any disabilities. 

Support Worker, York (25+ Hours per week)

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.

Are you looking for a job that works for you?

As an Avalon Support Worker you will have a role that offers:

Flexibility – with hours that work for you; full time and part time (25+ hours per week)

Guaranteed income and job security – hourly rates start at £12.27 with enhanced rates for evenings and weekends, plus paid mileage and lots of great benefits. Our charity is over 30 years old, and provides you a secure role with scope to develop

A friendly team – We live our values of respect, honesty, learning & development, inclusion and partnership working – you’ll be working with people who want the best for you and will help you with anything you need

Meaningful work – you will literally change people’s lives for the better every day, improving your community and providing you with a feeling of fulfilment. As a Support worker you will help people with disabilities or additional needs to live the life they choose, supporting with daily living skills, attending appointments, finding work and much more.

You don’t need previous experience or qualifications, just to care about people and to want to make a difference. You will build meaningful and lasting relationships with the people you support. We have vacancies within services which include a mix of days, evenings weekends and sleepovers but also have some community support packages. You won’t have to do short visits, as our sessions are always a minimum of 1 hour, with many being longer than this to make sure both you and our customers are fulfilled every day.

In particular we are looking for car drivers with access to a vehicle due to support locations. Support Workers need to be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the services which will include late/evening shifts, sleepovers and weekends.

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

Ready to apply? Please click on the link below to complete our quick application form.

Want to find out more?  Then get in touch now by calling 01904 693104 for an informal discussion. 

We’re an equal opportunity employer – that means that anyone with the right skills is encouraged to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sexuality or any disabilities. 

Senior Support Worker, Scarborough

We’re currently looking for a full time Senior Support Worker within the Scarborough area. Flexibility is key for this role as our shifts are varied, meaning you may be required to work weekdays, weekends, and evenings.  A full UK Driving License is essential, along with a good level of computer literacy due to the variety of IT-based tasks involved in this role.

Our mission is to provide inclusive and personalised support. As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll be assisting the local management team in providing basic management duties, as well as delivering hands on high-quality support. This role also involves being part of the locality’s on-call service (on a rota basis). This is a varied and meaningful role where you will be helping the people you support to live the life they choose.

We’re looking for compassionate and caring individuals who are enthusiastic about making a difference to people’s lives and delivering the highest possible quality of care. Previous experience within the care sector is essential, and our in-house 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!

Why join the Avalon Group?

Hourly rates start at £13.07 with enhanced rates for overnight and weekend shifts. PLUS we offer paid mileage, paid training, and lots of great benefits! We are a well-established care provider, providing you with a secure role and scope to develop.

Ready to apply? Please click on the link below to complete our quick application form.

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’re an equal opportunity employer – that means that anyone with the right skills is encouraged to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sexuality or any disabilities.

Support Worker (Waking Nights), Scarborough

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.

Are you looking for a job that works for you?

Waking Nights Support Workers are there for our customers through the night, and as such receive an enhanced salary starting from £12.97 per hour.

What is a waking night?

Some of the people we support need extra assistance through the night. A waking night Support Worker is there to provide help as needed, which could include taking medication, providing reassurance, or carrying out household tasks (e.g. cleaning, dusting, laundry etc.).

You will need to be awake the whole night, checking regularly on the person you are supporting to make sure they have a comfortable night’s sleep and are safe.

This hugely rewarding role is crucial to the wellbeing of people who need care and support; when people have a safe and comfortable night, they can make the most of their days. You will make that possible for people in your community.

As an Avalon Support Worker you will have a role that offers:

Flexibility – with hours that work for you; full time, part time and casual hours can be offered, respecting any commitments you have

Guaranteed income and job security – hourly rates start at £11.00 with enhanced rates for evenings and weekends, plus paid mileage and lots of great benefits. Our charity is almost 30 years old, and provides you a secure role with scope to develop

A friendly team – We live our values of respect, honesty, learning & development, inclusion and partnership working – you’ll be working with people who want the best for you and will help you with anything you need

Meaningful work – you will literally change people’s lives for the better every day, improving your community and providing you with a feeling of fulfilment. As a Support worker you will help people with disabilities or additional needs to live the life they choose, supporting with daily living skills, attending appointments, finding work and much more.

You don’t need previous experience or qualifications, just to care about people and to want to make a difference. You will build meaningful and lasting relationships with the people you support. You won’t have to do short visits, as our sessions are always a minimum of 1 hour, with many being longer than this to make sure both you and our customers are fulfilled every day.

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

Ready to apply? Please click on the link below to complete our quick application form.

Want to find out more?  Then get in touch now by calling 01723 356540 for an informal discussion. 

We’re an equal opportunity employer – that means that anyone with the right skills is encouraged to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sexuality or any disabilities.

Support Worker, Wakefield Areas

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.

Avalon Group is an award-winning charity with over 30 years’ experience in providing person-centred support to adults with care support needs. We pride ourselves in promoting independence and choice, enabling the people we support to achieve their best life experience. At Avalon, we live everyday by our values of respect, honesty, learning & development, inclusion and partnership working.

Looking for a fulfilling and rewarding job that works for you?

We’re currently looking for Support Workers within Wakefield & Surrounding Areas to join our friendly team. Full-time and part-time options are available, allowing you to join a new role which respects commitments you may already have. Due to support locations, you must be able to travel as required within Wakefield and surrounding areas.

Our mission is to provide inclusive and personalised support. As a Support Worker, you’ll be delivering vital support to our customers, including helping them with their personal care, daily living skills, administration of medication, and their finances. This is a varied and meaningful role where you will be helping the people you support to live the life they choose.

You don’t need previous experience or qualifications – we’re simply looking for compassionate, driven, and caring individuals who are enthusiastic about making a difference to people’s lives and delivering the highest possible quality of care. Whether you are experienced in care or are looking to start a new meaningful and rewarding career, our in-house training team will ensure that you have all the additional skills you need to deliver your role with confidence.

Job Security & Guaranteed Income – hourly rates start at £12.27 with enhanced rates for overnight and weekend shifts. PLUS we offer paid mileage, paid training, and lots of great benefits! We are a well-established care provider, providing you with a secure role and scope to develop.

#MakeWorkMeaningful

Ready to apply? Please click on the link below to complete our quick application form.  

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.

Support Worker, Skipton

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 are recruiting Support Workers in the Skipton area!

Are you looking for a job that works for you?

As an Avalon Support Worker you will have a role that offers:

Flexibility – with hours that work for you; a range of full-time, part-time, and weekend hours are available at our Skipton locality. Due to support locations, a full-UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle would be preferable.

Guaranteed income and job security – hourly rates start at £12.27 with enhanced rates for evenings and weekends, plus paid mileage and lots of great benefits. Our charity is over 30 years old, and provides you a secure role with scope to develop

A friendly team – We live our values of respect, honesty, learning & development, inclusion and partnership working – you’ll be working with people who want the best for you and will help you with anything you need

Meaningful work – you will literally change people’s lives for the better every day, improving your community and providing you with a feeling of fulfilment. As a Support worker you will help people with disabilities or additional needs to live the life they choose, supporting with daily living skills, attending appointments, finding work and much more.

You don’t need previous experience or qualifications, just to care about people and to want to make a difference. You will build meaningful and lasting relationships with the people you support. You won’t have to do short visits, as our sessions are always a minimum of 1 hour, with many being longer than this to make sure both you and our customers are fulfilled every day.

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

Ready to apply? Please click on the link below to complete our quick application form – We look forward to meeting you – #MakeWorkMeaningful

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.

Support Worker, Ripon

We’re currently looking for Support Workers within Ripon & surrounding areas to work within our Supported Living properties. Due to support locations you must hold a full-UK Driving Licence with access to your own vehicle which can be used for work purposes.

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.

Although we’re particularly recruiting for our services based in Ripon, there will also be an expectation to work within our Harrogate services as required.

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.

You don’t need previous care experience or qualifications –we’re simply looking for compassionate and caring individuals who are enthusiastic about making a difference to people’s lives and delivering the highest possible quality of care. Whether you are experienced in care or are looking to start a new career, our in-house 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!

Why join the Avalon Group?

Hourly rates start at £12.27 with enhanced rates for overnight and weekend shifts. PLUS we offer paid mileage, paid training, and lots of great benefits! We are a well-established care provider, providing you with a secure role and scope to develop.

Ready to apply? Please click on the link below to complete our quick application form.

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.

Support Worker (Female), Northallerton

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 are looking for Support Workers in the Stokesley and Northallerton areas, to support within supported living properties. Full time and part time hours to include mornings, evenings, weekends and possible sleepover shifts. Support may include personal care, regular social events such as parties, bowling, attending local groups, daily living tasks, medication, shopping etc.

In particular, we need Female Support Workers that are available to work flexibly and must be a car driver due to the support locations. This is due to the support needs of the customers and considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

As an Avalon Support Worker you will have a role that offers:

Flexibility – with hours that work for you; full time, part time and casual hours can be offered, respecting any commitments you have

Guaranteed income and job security – hourly rates start at £12.27 with enhanced rates for evenings and weekends, plus paid mileage and lots of great benefits. Our charity is over 30 years old, and provides you a secure role with scope to develop

A friendly team – We live our values of respect, honesty, learning & development, inclusion and partnership working – you’ll be working with people who want the best for you and will help you with anything you need

Meaningful work – you will literally change people’s lives for the better every day, improving your community and providing you with a feeling of fulfilment. As a Support worker you will help people with disabilities or additional needs to live the life they choose, supporting with daily living skills, attending appointments, finding work and much more.

You don’t need previous experience or qualifications, just to care about people and to want to make a difference. You will build meaningful and lasting relationships with the people you support. You won’t have to do short visits, as our sessions are always a minimum of 1 hour, with many being longer than this to make sure both you and our customers are fulfilled every day.

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

Ready to apply? Please click on the link below to complete our quick application form.

Want to find out more?  Then get in touch now by calling 01609 783883 for an informal discussion. 

We’re an equal opportunity employer – that means that anyone with the right skills is encouraged to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sexuality or any disabilities. 

Support Worker, York (25+ Hours per week)

Looking for a Fulfilling and Rewarding Job where you can Develop Lifelong Skills?

We’re currently looking for Support Workers within York & surrounding areas, available to work within our Supported Living properties.

Due to support locations, you must be able to reliably travel within the York area, so a full UK Driving Licence is desirable but not essential for this role.

Available shift patterns are varied, with hours of work which can include weekdays, weekends, evenings, and sleepover shifts – flexibility is key for this role! We’re therefore open to applicants requiring full-time or part-time hours (minimum 25 hours per week).

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.

You don’t need previous care experience or qualifications – we’re simply looking for compassionate and caring individuals who are enthusiastic about making a difference to people’s lives and delivering the highest possible quality of care. Whether you are experienced in care or are looking to start a new career, our in-house training team will ensure that you have all the skills you need to deliver your role with confidence.

Why join the Avalon Group?

Hourly rates start at £12.27 with enhanced rates for overnight and weekend shifts. PLUS we offer paid mileage, paid training, and lots of great benefits! We are a well-established care provider, providing you with a secure role and scope to develop.

Ready to apply? Please click on the link below to complete our quick application form.

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.

Support Worker, Short Breaks Respite Services (Wakefield)

Looking for a Fulfilling and Rewarding Career where you can Develop Lifelong Skills?

As services that operate 7 days a week, 365 days a year, our Clarence Gardens and Cypress Road services in Wakefield (West Yorkshire) offer essential respite care for adults with autism, learning disabilities, and/or physical disabilities.

We’re looking for Support Workers to be primarily based at the respite services. However, there may also be opportunity to work across the wider Avalon services in West Yorkshire therefore candidates must be able to reliably travel within the Wakefield Area.

Shifts are varied so full-time, part-time, and casual contract options are available. As part of this, there will be an expectation to work split shifts (7am-11am and 2pm-10pm). Flexibility is key for this role!

As a Support Worker, you’ll be part of an experienced and passionate team delivering vital support to our customers, including personal care and administration of medication. In this Short Breaks service, your support will also be providing valuable respite for our customer’s friends and family – this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference within your community.

You don’t need any previous experience or qualifications – we’re looking for compassionate, driven, and caring individuals who are enthusiastic about making a difference to people’s lives and delivering the highest possible quality of care. Whether you are experienced in care or are looking to start a new meaningful and rewarding career, our in-house training team will ensure that you have all the skills you need to deliver your role with confidence.

Why join the Avalon team? – hourly rates start at £12.27 with enhanced rates for weekends and nights, PLUS paid mileage and lots of great benefits! Our charity is over 30 years old, providing you with a secure role and scope to develop.

Ready to apply? Please click on the link below to complete our quick application form.

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’re an equal opportunity employer – that means that anyone with the right skills is encouraged to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sexuality or any disabilities.

Shared Lives Registered Manager

Looking for a new challenge?  Avalon Group is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Shared Lives Registered Manager to lead and grow our CQC Shared Lives Services.

Shared Lives supports adults with learning disabilities, mental health issues or other needs that may make independent living a challenge. People are matched with approved carers who provide accommodation and support, allowing them to live in a homely environment, either long term, for short breaks or for day support.

As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations within the service. As an inspiring leader you will support and develop the team and including Shared Lives Carers, enabling high-quality, personalised support. You will proactively develop the service through raising awareness of the Shared Lives Service locally and regionally and drive the recruitment, engagement and development of Shared Lives Carers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading a high-quality Shared Lives service that supports people to live fulfilling lives as independently as possible.
• Providing leadership to ensure Shared Lives carers have the support they need to carry out their roles safely and effectively in line with Avalon policies and procedures.
• Ensuring legislative and regulatory requirements are met, as well as sector best practice and organisational policy and procedures.
• Growing the service to support more people and a wider range of support needs.

An extensive knowledge of adult social care legislation and Care Quality Commission requirements is desirable, along with a shared passion for the ethos of Shared Lives.

We’re looking for someone who will bring infectious enthusiasm and creativity to championing the Shared Lives model — inspiring others, telling compelling stories, and showcasing the life-changing impact of Shared Lives to attract carers and engage stakeholders.

We are a charity led by our purpose: everything we do is to help people to live fulfilling lives, however they choose. So, if you are a Registered Manager looking for a challenging and rewarding job opportunity and you are aligned to our values, we would love to hear from you.

Click here to view the Role Profile & Person Specification for this vacancy. 

Interested? Click the link below to complete our quick application form!

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’re an equal opportunity employer – that means that anyone with the right skills is encouraged to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sexuality or any disabilities.

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

If you’re excited by this opportunity and want to be part of something new in Harrogate, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to apply? Please click on the link below to complete our quick application form.

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.