Support Worker - Didcot

FitzRoy - Transforming Lives; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 19,286; Full time

Job summary

FitzRoy - Transforming Lives in Didcot is seeking Support Workers to assist residents with learning and physical disabilities in their homes and community settings. The role emphasises person-centred support, engagement in activities, and promoting independence.

No prior care experience is required as comprehensive training is provided; a full UK manual driving licence and access to your own vehicle are required to enable travel to clients’ homes and community activities.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required.
• Full training provided on joining.
• Must be able to travel to residents' homes and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to residents with learning and physical disabilities at home and in the community.
• Support learning disability and mental health services with individualised plans.
• Assist with personal care and everyday activities to promote independence.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Tools

UK driving licence (manual)

Job description

FitzRoy are recruiting Support Workers to join our service in Didcot. We provide support to residents with learning & physical disabilities in their own homes and in the community.

You will be providing valuable support to our learning disability and mental health services.

• £12.49 per hour
• Additional £2.50 per hour overtime (over 37.5 hours per week)
• Full time - various hours available between 0700 and 2200
• Waking nights available
• A full UK manual driving licence and have access to your own vehicle

A support worker’s day is varied & flexibility is required. The people we support live independent lives and as such the support we provide is individually tailored to their needs. Duties may include enabling them to take part in a range of interests & activities that support a healthy, well balanced & fulfilling lifestyle, as well as support & encouragement with personal care.

We are keen to find people who share our values and exhibit behaviours & attitudes that match our own! You don’t need experience in care, nor do we require qualifications - we will invest in your development & training to become an exceptional care worker.

We see the person – encourage choice & respect the opinions, beliefs & dignity of others. Treat people as equals, be thoughtful, discreet & maintain confidentiality.

We are creative - encourage & support everyone to reach their goals, think of solutions to problems & actively involve people in every aspect of their lives.

We are brave - Be positive, embrace new ideas, experiences & challenges. Be genuine, honest & a voice for others.

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

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.