Support Worker - Rayleigh

Fitzroy; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Health cash back

Employee assistance

Blue Light Card

DBS check paid

Loyalty rewards

Perkbox discounts

Job summary

FitzRoy Residential Care in Rayleigh is seeking caring and reliable Support Workers to join our friendly team. No previous social care experience is required as full training is provided.

The role focuses on person-centred care and supports individuals with learning disabilities and autism to live life their way. You'll work part-time with flexible shifts between 07:00 and 22:00, every other weekend, and sleep-ins may be required and paid at £50 per night.

Qualifications

• No previous social care experience required – full training provided

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and daily living support
• Supporting individuals to take part in activities and interests
• Encouraging independence, choice, and control
• Promoting a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling lifestyle
• Flexibility is essential, as the needs of the people we support can vary from day to day

Job description

NO SPONSORSHIP OFFERED

Location: Rayleigh
Pay: £13.00 per hour

FitzRoy Residential Care in Rayleigh provides care and support for ten adults with learning disabilities and autism, some of whom also have physical disabilities. We are looking for caring, reliable Support Workers to join our friendly and well‑established team.

The people we support enjoy activities such as swimming, trampolining, listening to music, and watching films - meaning no two days are ever the same.

The Role

As a Support Worker, your role will be varied and rewarding. You will provide person‑centred care and support tailored to each individual’s needs and wishes, working alongside them to identify and achieve personal goals. This enables the people we support to have choice, control, and independence in their everyday lives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing personal care and daily living support
• Supporting individuals to take part in activities and interests
• Encouraging independence, choice, and control
• Promoting a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling lifestyle

Flexibility is essential, as the needs of the people we support can vary from day to day.

Contract & Shifts

• Part‑time opportunities available
• Flexible shifts between 07:00 and 22:00
• Every other weekend required working both Saturday and Sunday
• Weekends‑only roles may be considered
• Sleep‑ins may be required in emergencies, paid at £50 per night

What We Offer

• No previous social care experience required – full training provided
• Enhanced weekend and overtime rates
• 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), increasing with service
• Free Health Cash Back Scheme for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Programme, including virtual GP access and legal advice
• Blue Light Card (paid for by us)
• Paid DBS check
• Loyalty awards and life assurance
• Perkbox shopping discounts

If you’re passionate about supporting people to live life their way and want to be part of a supportive and welcoming team, we’d love to hear from you.