FitzRoy is currently recruiting dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join its caring team in Ashford, Kent. This rewarding opportunity is ideal for individuals who are passionate about improving the lives of people with disabilities by providing person-centred care, encouragement, and support that truly makes a difference.
No prior care experience is needed — FitzRoy welcomes applicants who have the right values, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others. Full training and continuous professional development will be provided, giving you the skills and confidence to deliver exceptional support and promote independence.
With both full-time and part-time positions available, this role offers flexibility, career growth, and the opportunity to work within a supportive environment that values teamwork, respect, and compassion.
If you are caring, reliable, and ready to start a meaningful career in social care, FitzRoy provides the perfect platform to grow, make a lasting impact, and help transform lives across the Ashford community.
Position: Support Worker
Salary: £12.35 per hour
Job Type: Full Time / Part Time
Location: Ashford, Kent
Full job description
FitzRoy residential service in Ashford provides care and support for 14 adults with learning disabilities and autism. Boldshaves Oast offers a wood work shop, arts and crafts room, as well as communal areas for our residents to socialise. We are seeking a Support Worker to join our friendly team and established team. If you love helping people and want to make a difference to someone’s life we want to hear from you.
Please note, a driving licence and access to vehicle is essential for this role, due to rural location.
- Day shift: £12.35 per hour weekdays and £13.58 weekends.
- Full time and part time hours available.
- Currently offering + £2.50 for overtime shifts (over 37.5 hours).
- Time and a half or double time for public holidays.
- Sleep-ins are £50 per night.
- 30 days holiday when you start.
Support Worker Hours
- You will work a set pattern of morning and afternoon shifts. Shifts are 7.5 hours, and a full-time contract is 37.5 hours (5 shifts a week). The earliest start is from 7am and the latest finish is until 10pm.
- 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.
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. Support and encourage with personal care, such as showers and baths.
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
- Enhanced pay for weekends and overtime
- Team bonus
- Healthcare cash back plan
- Pension and life assurance
- Employee assistance programme
- Paid DBS
Application Process
APPLY TODAYand begin your journey with FitzRoy — where every act of care changes a life.
Application Deadline
Open until filled