FitzRoy are pleased to be recruiting a Support Worker on a 1 year fixed term contract for our Residential care home in Stone, Dartford, close to Bluewater shopping centre. The home provides social care and support for up to 12 residents with learning disabilities, including physical disabilities and complex health needs. It is split into two sides across one level, with 6 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, dining room and lounge in each side.
People we support enjoy a spacious living area with a large garden which is put to good use in the summer months. Residents have been supported to decorate and furnish their home how they wish. There are hydrotherapy baths and areas of the home set up for sensory experiences. Our staff support residents to access the community whether it is to the local day centre, rebound therapy, out for a meal, personal shopping or even to watch the local football team play! We have an adapted vehicle to support people out and about. If you enjoy supporting people to maintain a high quality of life and want to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!
Weekday rates from £12.85ph with overtime (above 37.5 hours), weekend rates from £13.08ph with overtime (above 37.Part Time 22.5 hours per week, must be flexible and meet the needs of the service.
Typical shift patterns: 07.Sleep-in shifts paid at a flat rate of £50
For this role it is preferred that you have a full driving licence and are willing to drive FitzRoy vehicles.
Supporting everyone differently to their individual needs.
Support and encourage with personal care, such as showers and baths.
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. 30 days holiday rising with service
Staff recognition scheme
Investment in training and development
DBS
Enhanced pay for weekends and overtime
bonus
Healthcare cash back plan
Employee assistance programme
Pension and life assurance
Employee assistance programme
DBS
Debbie, Support Worker:
I love working with the people we support, it really is all down to them. Chloe, Support Worker:
You don't become a support worker unless you want to help people and make a difference to someone's life. That's what made me want to do this job - I have always been a caring person and I wanted to help give people with learning disabilities a voice.
Alan, Support Worker:
FitzRoy is such an incredible place to work, everyone really cares about the people we support. I am genuinely passionate about improving their quality of life, and when you see the people we support achieving a goal I feel immense job satisfaction.
Fitzroy reserve the right to close job adverts early should we receive a sufficient quality of applicants or if business need dictates.