Female Support Worker

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

Job summary

A supportive care organization is seeking female Support Workers in Birmingham. The role involves assisting individuals with learning and physical disabilities in their homes and the community. Flexibility is essential, and while prior experience is not required, a full UK manual driving licence is necessary. This position offers a variety of hours and the opportunity for training and development in care.

Benefits

£2.50 per hour overtime

Paid sleep-ins at £50 per sleep

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence and access to your own vehicle required.
• No prior experience or qualifications necessary; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to residents with learning and physical disabilities.
• Assist individuals with personal care and community activities.
• Encourage participation in interests and promote a fulfilling lifestyle.

Skills

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Job description

FitzRoy is recruiting Support Workers to join our Coleshill Road service in Birmingham. We provide support to residents with learning and physical disabilities in their own homes and in the community.

You will be providing valuable support to our learning disability and mental health services Birmingham teams to cover wherever needed.

Due to the requirements of the people we support, we are only able to recruit female support workers.

A full UK manual driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential for this role, as you will be accessing the community for activities.

• Addition £2.50 per hour overtime (over 37.5 hours per week)
• Full-time – various hours available between 07:00 and 22:00
• Sleep-ins may be required occasionally, paid at £50 per sleep

A support worker’s day is varied and requires flexibility. The people we support live independent lives, and the support we provide is tailored to their needs. Duties may include enabling them to participate in a range of interests and activities that promote a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling lifestyle, as well as support and encouragement with personal care.

We are keen to find people who share our values and exhibit behaviors and attitudes that match our own! You don’t need experience in care or qualifications; we will invest in your development and training to become an exceptional care worker.

We see the person – encourage choice and respect opinions, beliefs, and dignity. Treat people as equals, be thoughtful, discreet, and maintain confidentiality.

We are creative – encourage and support everyone to reach their goals, think of solutions to problems, and involve people in every aspect of their lives.

We are brave – be positive, embrace new ideas, experiences, and challenges. Be genuine, honest, and a voice for others.