Overview
FitzRoy are recruiting a support worker for our supported living service in Emsworth, Hampshire. As we enter an exciting period of growth and expansion there has never been a better time to join us!
At Lane End House we support up to 17 adults with learning disabilities with all aspects of daily life, from personal care, administering medication and taking part in in house and community activities.
A full UK, manual driving Licence is preferred as you will be driving our vehicles, partaking in activities in the community.
Responsibilities
* Support everyone differently to their individual needs.
* Get involved in a range of people’s interests and activities.
* Support and encourage with personal care, such as showers and baths.
Hours and Pay
* Day shift: £12.40 per hour weekdays and £13.64 weekends.
* Currently offering + £2.50 for overtime shifts. (over 37.5 hours per week)
* Full time (37.5 hours).
* Time and a half or double time for public holidays.
* Sleep-ins are £50 per night.
* 30 days holiday when you start.
What does a Support Worker do?
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.
Support Worker Hours
You will work a set pattern of morning and afternoon shifts. Shifts are 7.5 hours, and 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
Employment details
* Employment type: Full-time
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Individual and Family Services
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