Support Worker - Gravesend

FitzRoy - Transforming Lives


Date: 4 weeks ago
City: Gravesend
Salary: £11.85 - £15.53 per hour
Contract type: Part time
FitzRoy are pleased to be recruiting a Support Worker for our supported living service in Gravesend, where we support six adults with learning disabilities, some of whom may also have physical disabilities.

If you enjoy supporting people to maintain a high quality of life and want to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Vacancies Available

  • Weekday rates from £11.85ph rising to £14.35ph with overtime (above 37.5 hours), weekend rates from £13.03ph rising to £15.53ph with overtime (above 37.5 hours).
  • Part Time (22.5 or 30 hours) but must be flexible and meet the needs of the service.
  • Typical shift patterns: 07.30-15.00 or 14.30-22.00 but vary based on the needs of the service.
  • Sleep-in shifts paid at a flat rate of £50
  • Alternate weekend work required at an enhanced pay rate as mentioned above.
  • For this role it is preferred that you have a full driving licence and are willing to drive FitzRoy vehicles.

The Role

  • Supporting 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.

Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application.

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.

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