Support Worker

ATA Carnet HQ; Greenhithe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A national charity is recruiting a Support Worker for a residential care home. This role involves supporting residents with learning and physical disabilities, promoting independence, and engaging in various activities. Candidates must be flexible and willing to work part-time hours with a focus on quality of life for the residents.

Benefits

30 days holiday rising with service

Staff recognition scheme

Investment in training and development

Enhanced pay for weekends and overtime

Team bonus

Healthcare cash back plan

Pension and life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Paid DBS

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities or similar needs preferred.
• Full driving license preferred for driving service vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals based on their individual needs.
• Assist with personal care activities such as bathing and grooming.
• Engage in activities ranging from shopping to leisure sports.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Job description

FitzRoy are pleased to be recruiting a Support Worker on a 1 year fixed term contract for our Residential care home in Stone, Dartford, close to Bluewater shopping centre. The home provides social care and support for up to 12 residents with learning disabilities, including physical disabilities and complex health needs. It is split into two sides across one level, with 6 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, dining room and lounge in each side.

People we support enjoy a spacious living area with a large garden which is put to good use in the summer months. Residents have been supported to decorate and furnish their home how they wish. All bathrooms are adapted with ceiling hoists included. There are hydrotherapy baths and areas of the home set up for sensory experiences. Our staff support residents to access the community whether it is to the local day centre, rebound therapy, out for a meal, personal shopping or even to watch the local football team play! We have an adapted vehicle to support people out and about. Turnbull Close has always had feedback that it is a homely, welcoming, and inclusive environment.

If you enjoy supporting people to maintain a high quality of life and want to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Vacancies available:

• Weekday rates from £12.35ph rising to £14.85ph with overtime (above 37.5 hours), weekend rates from £13.58ph rising to £16.08ph with overtime (above 37.5 hours).
• Part Time 22.5 hours per week, must be flexible and meet the needs of the service.
• Typical shift patterns: 07.30-15.00 or 14.30-22.00 but vary based on the needs of the service.
• Sleep-in shifts paid at a flat rate of £50
• Alternate weekend work required at an enhanced pay rate as mentioned above.
• For this role it is preferred that you have a full driving licence and are willing to drive FitzRoy vehicles.

The role:

• Supporting 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.

About Us

FitzRoy is a national charity, set up 60 years ago by brave parents as a pioneering alternative to institutional care. Their values remain the values of FitzRoy today – we see the person, we are brave and we are creative – and they thread through everything we do.

We support hundreds of people with a range of needs. You could be supporting someone with learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries or mental health support needs. Many of the people we support also have physical impairments or other health issues. Working for us will give you an opportunity to learn, to grow and to transform lives. Join us today.

Benefits

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