Female Support Worker

FitzRoy; Bicester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Bicester is looking for a full-time Support Worker to join their team. You will care for four ladies who may have experienced trauma and may self-harm. The role involves participating in various activities and providing emotional support. Weekend work is essential, and a positive, energetic attitude is important. The salary starts at £13.20 per hour on weekdays and £14.52 on weekends, with additional pay for overtime and sleep-ins.

Qualifications

• Ability to support individuals with trauma and self-harm.
• Experience in providing care and support services.
• Ability to engage in activities and outings.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in daily activities and outings.
• Work varying shifts including mornings and evenings.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.

Skills

Caring attitude

Calm demeanor

Energetic personality

Positive outlook

Job description

Fitzroy is recruiting a full-time support worker to join our established team in Bicester, where we support 4 ladies aged between 30 and 50. The ladies may have experienced trauma and may self-harm, so we are looking for caring, calm, energetic individuals with a positive outlook.

The ladies enjoy keeping busy and going out, including trips to the farm and activities at the local gym. You will participate in these activities regularly.

Due to the needs of the individuals we support, we are currently only able to recruit female support workers.

• Day shift: £13.20 per hour on weekdays and £14.52 on weekends.
• Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
• Additional £2.50 per hour for overtime shifts.
• Time and a half or double time on public holidays.
• Sleep-ins are paid at £50 per night.

Support Worker Hours

You will work a set schedule of morning and afternoon shifts, each lasting 7.5 hours. A full-time contract comprises 37.5 hours across 5 shifts per week. Shifts start as early as 7am and can finish as late as 10pm.

Weekend work is essential and will rotate. When you work a weekend, you will have time off during the week.