Support Worker - New Milton
This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
FitzRoy are a dedicated care provider offering specialised support to individuals with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, acquired brain injuries, epilepsy, diabetes, emotionally unstable personality disorder and trauma. Our aim is to empower individuals to lead fulfilling, independent lives within a supported living setting. We are looking for compassionate and committed individuals to join our team as Support Workers.
We are looking for someone who wants to have fun and make a positive impact on the people we support at Fernhill Court.
The Role:
As a Support Worker, you will play a pivotal role in helping people with complex needs live as independently as possible. You’ll work alongside a supportive team to deliver personalized care plans, support individuals with challenging behaviours, and assist with daily living activities. Your role will involve:
- Supporting individuals with autism, learning disabilities, and mental health conditions with personal care, medication, and managing health conditions such as epilepsy and diabetes.
- Helping with daily activities, including meal planning, budgeting, and maintaining a clean and safe living environment.
- Supporting individuals to develop life skills, promote independence, and achieve their personal goals.
- Managing challenging behaviours in a calm and supportive manner, using positive behaviour support techniques.
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with people we support, their families, and external professionals.
What We’re Looking For:
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience working in care, especially with individuals with complex needs (e.g., autism, mental health, brain injuries, etc.) would be an advantage.
- A compassionate, patient, and understanding approach to care.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, managing challenging behaviours (PROACT SCIPr training provided).
- Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety regulations, and best practices in supported living.
- Flexibility to work a range of shifts, between 7am and 10pm, including weekends and evenings.
Desirable (but not essential):
- A relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care).
- Experience with specialist support (e.g., trauma-informed care, EUPD, or working with acquired brain injury).
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
“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.”
“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.”
“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.
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