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Posted 13 May, 2023

Female Support Worker - Teddington

FitzRoy
Teddington, Greater London TW11 9FN, United Kingdom Other
GBP 12.37 - 16.10 per hour
Reference: 517605764

The Vacancy Fitzroy are recruiting support workers for our residential service based in Teddington. You will be supporting 8 residents with learning...

The Vacancy

Fitzroy are recruiting support workers for our residential service based in Teddington. You will be supporting 8 residents with learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team. All of the people we support have different needs and interests, so everyday will be different. You will play a vital role in supporting and encouraging independence to our lovely residents. If you are caring, compassionate and want to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

  • Day shift: £12.37 per hour weekdays and £13.61 weekends.
  • Additional £2.50 per hour for overtime.
  • Time and a half or double time for public holidays.
  • Sleep-ins are £50 per night.
  • 30 days holiday when you start.
  • Full time and Part time positions available.

We're hiring Support Workers

As a support worker, 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.

What does a Support Worker do?

A support worker's day is varied and rewarding. You will:
  • Support everyone differently to their individual needs.
  • Be actively involved in a range of people's interests and activities.
  • Support and encourage with personal care, such as showers and baths.

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

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."

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."

This listing expired on 12 Jun. Applications are no longer accepted.

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