The Vacancy
FitzRoy Supported Living bungalow in Emneth provides care & support for 3 lady residents with learning disabilities & autism.
You will be part of a small committed, dedicated team enabling people with complex needs to enjoy life and be part of the community.
We are seeking exceptional new Support Workers to join our friendly team- could this be you?
Vacancy available: Full Time: 37.5 hours per week Part Time and Bank Rates: £11.85 + 10% enhancement over weekends Bank - zero hour contracts available Typical shift patterns: 7.15am to 2.45pm and 2.15am to 9.45 pm you will be required to work 2 out of 4 weekends For this role it is essential that you have a full driving licence and are willing to drive FitzRoy vehicles.
A support worker's day is varied, and flexibility is required.
You will be providing care and support individually tailored to the needs and wishes of people with learning disabilities.
You will work together to identify and achieve their goals, enabling them to have choice and control over their lives.
You will also be expected to carry out everyday tasks including personal care, taking part in a range of interests and activities that make up a healthy, well balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
What we offer: No social care experience required - we provide full training in order for you to become an exceptional social care worker Weekend and overtime enhancements rates 30 days holiday including Bank Holidays - increasing with service 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 An Employee Assistance programme which includes virtual GPs, Legal advice and more We will pay for your Blue Light card Paid DBS and Update Service Loyalty awards and life assurance Perkbox shopping discounts 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
Paid
DBS
Enhanced pay for weekends and overtime
Team
bonus
Healthcare cash back plan
Employee assistance programme
Pension and life assurance
Employee assistance programme
Paid
DBS
Testimonials Debbie, Support Worker:
"It's hard to put into words what has motivated me to stay at FitzRoy for 50 years.
I love working with the people we support, it really is all down to them.
The connection you make with them and the difference you are making is the real delight of the job.
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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.
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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.
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Fitzroy reserve the right to close job adverts early should we receive a sufficient quality of applicants or if business need dictates.