Support Worker New Milton

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. Youll 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.

Vacancies available:

• Day shift: 13.05per hour weekdays and 14.36weekends.
• Full time or Part time available
• Enhanced hourly rate for overtime (over 37.5 hours per week)
• Time and a half or double time for public holidays.

What Were 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).

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.