Support Worker

FitzRoy; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care provider in Coventry is seeking Support Workers who are dedicated to helping adults with learning disabilities and autism. This rewarding role involves supporting individuals in various activities, from personal care to leisure pursuits. Full-time and part-time positions are available, with a focus on a flexible working rota and essential weekend cover. Training will be provided, making it suitable for those new to care.

Benefits

£12.35 per hour for weekdays

Overtime pay of +£2.50

Public holiday pay at time and a half or double time

£50 per sleep-in shift

30 days holiday upon starting

Qualifications

• A full UK manual driving licence is essential for some roles.
• No previous care experience required, values are more important.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities in their daily activities.
• Be involved in personal interests such as crafts and sports.
• Assist with personal care like showers and bathing.

Job description

FitzRoy provide care and support in Coventry for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. We are seeking exceptional new Support Workers who share our values to join our friendly team – could this be you? Whether you are currently working in care or looking to get into a rewarding and varied role, we would love to hear from you.

A full UK manual driving licence is essential for some of our roles in this location as you will be supporting people in activities in the community.

Please note, we are unable to offer Sponsorship for this vacancy.

Vacancies available

• Day shift : £12.35 per hour weekdays
• Full Time and Part Time work available.
• Currently offering + £2.50 for overtime shifts.
• Time and a half or double time for public holidays.
• Sleep-ins are £50 per night.
• 30 days holiday when you start.

We’re 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 everyone differently to their individual needs.
• Be actively involved in a range of people’s interests and activities from shopping, to crafts to bowling or swimming.
• Support and encourage with personal care, such as showers and baths.

Support Worker Hours

You will be working on a rota covering various shifts. We have a number of part time and full time positions available. Our full time contract is 37.5 hrs per week. Weekend working is essential, which will be on a rotating basis and when you work a weekend you will have the time off in the week.