Support Worker

FitzRoy are looking for enthusiastic and person-centred individuals to work alongside people at Jellicoe Court, our vibrant and sociable supported living service in Chineham, enabling them to live fulfilling and independent lives. Jellicoe Court is home to 18 adults, each with their own unique personality, aspirations, and preferences. We partner with individuals who may have learning disabilities, autism, or acquired brain injuries. Some people may communicate their needs or express themselves in ways that require understanding, patience, and a positive approach, and may also live with health conditions like epilepsy or diabetes. Our focus is always on understanding each person and enabling them to live well on their own terms.

Jellicoe Court is a bright, modern community where each individual enjoys the independence of their own self-contained flat. The service also boasts welcoming communal spaces where everyone comes together - whether it’s for movie nights, themed parties, or karaoke sessions. Additionally, we have a lovely garden for those who like to relax, enjoy fresh air, and participate in outdoor activities.

As someone who works alongside the people living here, your days will be varied and rewarding. You might be enabling Claire to choose and buy what she needs at the local shops or assisting Matthew to manage his health by attending his diabetes nurse appointment. No two days will be the same because everyone's day is shaped by their own choices and interests.

You will join a team passionate about enabling people to live the lives they choose and making a positive difference. You'll receive great training and mentorship from colleagues, focusing on how to work in partnership with people to achieve their goals and aspirations. This role encompasses all aspects of daily life which includes showering, bathing, and personal hygiene, always with a focus on dignity, respect, and promoting independence wherever possible.

A full UK manual driving licence is essential as you will be required to drive our vehicles.

Vacancies available:

• Day shift: £12.50 per hour weekdays and £13.75 weekends.
• Full time or Part time available.
• Currently offering + £2.50 for overtime shifts.
• Time and a half or double time for public holidays.
• Sleep-ins are £50 per night.

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
• Enhanced pay for weekends and overtime
• Team bonus
• Healthcare cash back plan
• Pension and life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Paid DBS

FitzRoy is a National Charity providing support to over 800 people with learning disabilities employing over 1700 staff. FitzRoy was set up over 60 years ago by brave parents who turned their backs on the oppressive norms of the time, and despite many people telling them they were mad, they gave people with disabilities the chance to live in homes in communities. Their vision helped to change the expectations of people with disabilities and their families, and today we are proud to continue the legacy. Through FitzRoy, the people we support have every chance to reach their potential, enjoy life in their communities and live a life not defined by disability. By joining us you will have the satisfaction of contributing to this work, as you help us deliver our mission.

FitzRoy Values:

• We see the Person - FitzRoy began with one mother's belief in her child, and still today we see the unique value in every person we help.
• We are Brave - We stand beside people with disabilities and their families, and together we face our challenges wherever we find them.
• We are Creative - We dare to imagine a world where people are treated as equals regardless of their disability.

Our leadership team is strong and creative and has successfully risen to the big challenges in social care. Their expertise, supported by a very strong board of trustees, ensures we are one of the few learning disability organisations to thrive and grow through a tough funding climate. Government austerity and cuts in funding continue to drive challenges within the sector, yet FitzRoy continues to remain steadfast and resilient.

FitzRoy's strategy: Support people with disabilities to flourish. We will deliver the best possible support to the people who use our services, empowering people to make decisions about what they want to achieve, and invest in fundraising to continue to transform lives. Respect and appreciate our remarkable staff. Values driven, committed staff are the biggest asset we have. We will focus on strong leadership so that FitzRoy is a great place to work where we are all accountable, recruit the best people, and develop and retain our amazing staff. Thrive as a values-driven care provider. The environment in which we operate has never been tougher and we need to retain our competitive edge. We will embrace digital transformation and invest in order to drive innovation and deliver sustainability now and in the future.