Senior Support Worker – Grayshott

Due to internal promotion, Fitzroy are recruiting senior support worker to join a fantastic established team in Grayshott, near Hindhead.

Donec Mews is a residential setting, supporting 16 residents with learning difficulties, autism and mental health needs. Set in a stunning rural location, with 3 separate houses and beautiful gardens on the grounds where our first service was started by Elizabeth Fitzroy, making this a truly privileged place to work.

The people we support love partaking in various different activities, from bowling to local pub visits and cinema, so no two days will be the same.

A driving licence and own vehicle are essential for this role, due to location.

Vacancies available

• Day shift: £13.30 per hour weekdays and £14.63 weekends.
• Full time, 37.5 hours per week.
• Currently offering + £2.50 for overtime shifts.
• Time and a half or double time for public holidays.
• 30 days holiday when you start (FTE).

The Role

• Support the management team by co-ordinating key tasks assigned to provide high standards of personalised care and manage quality, compliance and financial requirements at your location, acting as a role model for excellent practice.
• Be the senior contact for the team in the absence of the manager and be responsible for tasks which provide support to the management team.
• Work in partnership with the staff team, internal and external stakeholders, professionals and the local community to achieve objectives using best practice guidelines and FitzRoy values.
• Give clear direction and guidance to develop the team to support people to lead full and active lives as members of their community.
• Carry out support worker activities to a high standard and contribute to a culture of open information, communication and constructive feedback with colleagues and management team.

Senior Support Worker Hours

Shifts are 7.5 hours and a full-time contract is 37.5 hours (5 shifts a week):

Morning shift: 0700 to 1430

Afternoon shift: 1430 to 2200

You will work a set pattern of morning and afternoon shifts and there is also overtime for any staff members who are looking to earn more. Weekend working is essential. When you work the weekend you will have days off in the week.