Part Time Waking Night Support Worker

ATA Carnet HQ; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Part Time Waking Night Support Worker in a supportive residential service. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities and autism. You'll receive comprehensive training to help you confidently provide care tailored to individual needs. Enjoy a rewarding career with flexible hours, competitive pay, and a variety of benefits, including generous holiday allowances and a supportive work environment. If you have a passion for helping others, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Staff recognition scheme

Investment in training and development

Enhanced pay for weekends and overtime

Team bonus

Healthcare cashback plan

Pension and life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Paid DBS check

Qualifications

• No previous care experience needed; training provided.
• Essential driving licence for rural location.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals according to their unique needs.
• Perform light household duties and assist with personal care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

None required

Job description

FitzRoy residential service in Ashford provides care and support for 14 adults with learning disabilities and autism. Boldshaves Oast offers a woodwork shop, arts and crafts room, as well as communal areas for our residents to socialise. We are seeking a Part Time Waking Night Support Worker to join our friendly and established team on a 1-year fixed-term contract. If you love helping people and want to make a difference in someone's life, we want to hear from you.

Please note, a driving licence is essential for this role due to the rural location.

• Waking Night: £12.72 per hour weekdays and £13.99 weekends.
• 10-hour contract, every Friday night, with potential for overtime.
• Fixed term for 1 year, with the possibility to lead to a permanent position depending on available hours.
• Currently offering an additional £2.50 for overtime shifts (over 37.5 hours per week).
• Time and a half or double time for public holidays.
• 30 days holiday when you start.

We are hiring Support Workers

As a support worker, you'll wake up every day feeling good about your work. Even without previous care experience, as long as you have the right values, we'll train and support you to be confident in delivering care and support to transform lives for people with disabilities.

What does a Support Worker do?

A support worker's day is varied and rewarding. You will:

• Support individuals according to their unique needs.
• Perform light household duties.
• Support and encourage with personal care, such as showers and baths.

Support Worker Hours

Ten-hour shifts. Weekend working is essential; when you work weekends, you will have days off during the week.

About Us

FitzRoy is a national charity established 60 years ago by brave parents as a pioneering alternative to institutional care. Our core values are seeing the person, being brave, and being creative, and these guide everything we do.

We support hundreds of people with diverse needs, including learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries, mental health support needs, physical impairments, or other health issues. Working with us offers opportunities to learn, grow, and make a real difference. Join us today.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday, increasing with service
• Staff recognition scheme
• Investment in training and development
• Enhanced pay for weekends and overtime
• Team bonus
• Healthcare cashback plan
• Pension and life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Paid DBS check