Community Support Worker - Bury St Edmunds

Totaljobs Group Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity in Bury St Edmunds is seeking dedicated support workers to provide personalized care for individuals with learning disabilities and autism. In this fulfilling role, you will help residents achieve their goals and live independently while ensuring their safety and well-being. Your day will be varied, requiring flexibility as you assist with personal care, daily activities, and support during night shifts. Join a friendly team that values creativity and bravery in transforming lives and making a real difference in the community. If you are passionate about caring for others and want to contribute to meaningful change, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Essential to hold a full driving licence and be willing to drive accessible vehicles.
• Flexibility and passion for caring for individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored care and support to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Assist with personal care, daily tasks, and activities for a fulfilling lifestyle.

Skills

Flexibility

Passion for caring

Ability to support individuals

Personal care skills

Education

Full driving licence

Job description

Every one we support have their own beautiful flats where 1-1 support is provided. Huge range of abilities from high support needs to very able but requiring support around motivation and having a healthy lifestyle. 1-1 staff all day with a shared night staff.

We support 2 young ladies in their own flats away from this location, one lady requiring sleep ins every night.

We need staff who are flexible and passionate about caring for people and helping them live as independently as possible while keeping them safe.

FitzRoy Supported Living Services in Bury St Edmunds provide care & support for residents with learning difficulties and autism. We are seeking exceptional new support workers to join our friendly team – could this be you?

• Rates £12.00 per hour
• Full Time Day and Night (37.5 hrs per week)
• Part Time Day and Night (various) - guaranteed hours available
• Overtime paid at £2.50 extra per hour
• For this role it is essential to hold a full driving licence & be willing to drive our accessible vehicles.

A support worker’s day is varied, and flexibility is required. You will be providing care and support individually tailored to the needs and wishes of people with learning disabilities. You will work together to identify and achieve their goals, enabling them to have choice and control over their lives. You will also be expected to carry out everyday tasks including personal care, taking part in a range of interests and activities that make up a healthy, well balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.

Night duties also include supporting night time and morning activities including personal care, domestic work and responding promptly to provide support as required throughout the night. There will be additional cleaning duties and paperwork to complete alongside your supporting duties.

FitzRoy is a national charity, set up 60 years ago by brave parents as a pioneering alternative to institutional care. Their values remain the values of FitzRoy today – we see the person, we are brave and we are creative – and they thread through everything we do.

We support hundreds of people with a range of needs. You could be supporting someone with learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries or mental health support needs. Many of the people we support also have physical impairments or other health issues. Working for us will give you an opportunity to learn, to grow and to transform lives. Join us today.