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Support Worker – Specialist Mental Health Services
Didcot & Abingdon
FitzRoy is recruiting Support Workers to join our specialist mental health services in Didcot and Abingdon. We support people with learning and physical disabilities, as well as mental health conditions that challenge, to live independently in their own homes and within the community.
You will be working across both our learning disability and mental health services, supporting 10 service users, male and female, aged 18–25.
What we offer
1. £13.16 – £13.20 per hour
2. Additional £2.50 per hour for overtime (over 37.5 hours per week)
3. Full-time roles available
4. Shifts available between 07:00 and 22:00
5. Full training and ongoing development – no previous care experience required
About the role
This is a varied role where flexibility is essential. The people we support live largely independent lives and enjoy being active within their communities. Support is individually tailored and may include:
6. Encouraging and enabling people to access the community independently
7. Supporting participation in hobbies, interests and social activities
8. Promoting confidence, independence and emotional wellbeing
9. Very little personal care required
The individuals we support may experience mental health conditions such as PTSD, the effects of childhood trauma, and low-level self-harm behaviours, and benefit from consistent, compassionate and understanding support.
You will always be part of a team — a minimum of four staff are on shift each day, meaning no lone working.
Who we’re looking for
We are keen to find people who share our values and demonstrate the right behaviours and attitudes. You don’t need previous experience in care or formal qualifications — we will invest in your training and development to help you become an exceptional Support Worker.
Our values
We see the person
We encourage choice and respect beliefs, opinions and dignity. We treat people as equals, act thoughtfully and discreetly, and maintain confidentiality at all times.
We are creative
We support people to achieve their goals, think creatively to solve problems, and actively involve them in every aspect of their lives.
We are brave
We embrace new ideas, experiences and challenges. We are genuine, honest and act as a voice for others.
What we offer:
10. No social care experience required – we provide full training in order for you to become and exceptional social care worker.
11. Weekend and overtime enhancement rates
12. 30 days holiday inc Bank Holidays – increasing with service
13. Paid DBS
14. Loyalty awards and life assurance
15. Free membership of our Health Cash Back Scheme for you and your family – claim back money on services such as Dental, Optical, Chiropractor and many more
16. An Employee Assistance programme which includes virtual GPs, Legal advice and more
17. Perkbox shopping discounts
18. Blue Light Discount Card for staff