Support Worker

ATA Carnet HQ; Havant; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking compassionate support workers to join their team in Havant. This rewarding role involves assisting adults with learning disabilities in daily life, providing personal care, and engaging them in community activities. As a support worker, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals, making a meaningful impact in their lives every day. With comprehensive training provided, this is a fantastic opportunity for both experienced professionals and those looking to start a career in social care. Join a team that values kindness and creativity while supporting diverse needs and fostering independence.

Benefits

30 days holiday

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

• Kind, caring, patient, and resilient individuals are encouraged to apply.
• Full paid comprehensive training is provided for new starters.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities in daily life activities.
• Encourage participation in community activities and personal care.

Skills

Personal Care

Medication Administration

Communication Skills

Resilience

Kindness and Caring Attitude

Education

No formal qualifications required

Tools

Driving License

Job description

Fitzroy are recruiting a support worker for our supported living service in Bedhampton, Hampshire. As we enter an exciting period of growth and expansion there has never been a better time to join us!

You will be supporting five adults with learning disabilities with all aspects of daily life, from personal care, administering medication and taking part in in-house and community activities.

Whether you are currently working in social care or looking to start your career, we would love to hear from you, as we provide full paid comprehensive training.

If you are kind, caring, patient and resilient with a passion to make a difference we would love to hear from you.

Salary and Benefits

• Day shift: £11.85 per hour weekdays and £13.03 weekends.
• Currently offering + £2.50 for overtime shifts.
• Time and a half or double time for public holidays.
• 30 days holiday when you start.
• A full UK manual driving licence is essential for this role as you will be required to drive our vehicles.

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.
• Support and encourage with personal care, such as showers and baths.

Support Worker Hours

A full-time contract is 37.5 hours (5 shifts a week). The earliest start is from 7am and the latest finish is until 10pm. 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.

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