The Vacancy FitzRoy Residential Care in Rayleigh provides care and support for nine adults aged learning disabilities and autism, some with physical impairments. We are seeking exceptional new support worker to join our friendly, established team. The people we support enjoy going swimming, trampolining, listening to music, and watching movies, so no two days are the same 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. For this role it is essential that you have a full UK manual driving licence and are willing to drive FitzRoy vehicles. Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this vacancy. Vacancy available: Weekday rates from £12.00ph rising to £14.50ph with overtime, weekend rates from £13.20ph rising to £15.70ph with overtime Full Time and Part Time available. Would also consider weekends only at an enhanced rate (see above) Shift pattern will fall between 07.00 and 22.00 You will be required 2 out of 3 weekends Sleep -ins may be required in emergencies paid at £50 per night. 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 from shopping, to crafts to bowling or swimming. Support and encourage with personal care, such as showers and baths. Support Worker Hours Hours between 7am and 10pm, 7.5 hour shifts. 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." Fitzroy reserve the right to close job adverts early should we receive a sufficient quality of applicants or if business need dictates.