Overview
FitzRoy is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Supported Living team as a Support Worker Apprentice. This is a brilliant chance to earn, learn and start a meaningful career supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism to live independently in their own homes.
Your Week at a Glance
* 5 days per week providing hands-on support in our Supported Living services, with 6 hours off rota to enhance your knowledge and skills, including online learning or sessions with your manager.
* Full training provided; no experience needed.
What you\'ll do
* Support people with personal care, such as using the bathroom and showering, daily living and household tasks
* Help individuals develop life skills and build independence
* Encourage hobbies, activities and community involvement
* Promote choice, dignity and respect at all times
What we offer
* A fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Adult Social Care
* Paid time for study with support from your team and learning provider
* Career progression opportunities after qualification
* £10 per hour during the week, £11 per hour at weekends
* A supportive and inclusive team environment
What we\'re looking for
* Caring, compassionate and reliable people
* Good communication skills and a positive attitude
* Willingness to work shifts between 7am and 10pm and alternate weekends
* No qualifications or experience required, just a willingness to learn
About Us
FitzRoy is a national charity, set up 60 years ago to provide an alternative to institutional care. Their values are to see the person, to be brave, and to be creative, and these values are reflected in everything we do. We support hundreds of people with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries, mental health support needs, and other health issues. Joining us is an opportunity to learn, grow and transform lives.
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
Position details
* Seniority level: Internship
* Employment type: Internship
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Technology, Information and Internet
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