Support Worker

FitzRoy; Ashford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

FitzRoy is looking for a Support Worker in Ashford to join a dedicated team. This role involves providing care for adults with learning disabilities, ensuring their individual needs are met through tailored support and engaging activities. No prior care experience is required as comprehensive training will be provided. The position offers competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and a fulfilling career helping to transform lives.

Benefits

30 days holiday upon starting

Overtime pay

Sleep-ins compensated

Qualifications

• Values and behaviors aligning with care ethics.
• Willingness to learn and engage in training.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities and autism in daily activities.
• Assist with personal care and encourage social interaction.
• Engage in varied interests and activities.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Job description

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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 Support Worker to join our friendly and established team. 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 and access to a vehicle are essential for this role, due to the rural location.

• Day shift: £12.35 per hour weekdays and £13.58 on weekends.
• 30 hours per week.
• Currently offering +£2.50 for overtime shifts (over 37.5 hours).
• Time and a half or double time for public holidays.
• Sleep-ins are £50 per night.
• 30 days holiday when you start.

Support Worker Hours

You will work a set pattern of morning and afternoon shifts. Shifts are 7.5 hours, and a full-time contract is 37.5 hours (5 shifts a week). The earliest start is at 7am, and the latest finish is by 10pm.

Weekend working is essential, which will be on a rotating basis. When you work a weekend, you will have time off during the week.

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 everyone differently according to their individual needs.
• Be actively involved in a range of interests and activities. Support and encourage with personal care, such as showers and baths.