Senior Support Worker

Fitzroy; Norwich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Progression opportunities

Annual leave

Pension scheme

EAP

Staff discounts

Job summary

Fitzroy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead shifts and support two services in Blofield Heath and Thorpe St Andrews, working with six people with learning disabilities across both locations.

This full-time role (37.5 hours per week) requires a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle to travel between sites. The salary is £14.00 per hour, with training, progression opportunities, generous annual leave, pension, and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities.
• Ability to support people with complex needs.
• Reliable, organized and able to lead by example.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, person-centred support to people with learning disabilities across both services in Blofield Heath and Thorpe St Andrews.
• Lead shifts and support the wider team.
• Support with care planning and risk assessments.
• Administer medication where required.
• Promote independence, choice and inclusion.
• Build positive relationships with families and professionals.
• Travel between the two services as needed.

Skills

LD support

Job description

Senior Support Worker (Full Time - 37.5 Hours per Week)

Location: Blofield Heath & Thorpe St Andrews (covering two services)

Salary: £14.00 per hour

Driver essential

Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Are you an experienced Support Worker looking for the next step in your career? Do you want to make a real difference in people’s lives every day?

We are looking for a Senior Support Worker to support two of our services in Blofield Heath and Thorpe St Andrews, working with a total of 6 people we support with learning disabilities across both locations.

This role is based across two services in Blofield Heath and Thorpe St Andrews, so flexibility and the ability to travel between locations is essential.

This is a rewarding and varied role where you will play a key part in leading shifts, supporting colleagues, and ensuring the people we support live happy, healthy and independent lives.

About the Role

As a Senior Support Worker, you will:

• Provide high quality, person-centred support to people with learning disabilities across both services in Blofield Heath and Thorpe St Andrews
• Lead shifts and support the wider team
• Support with care planning and risk assessments
• Administer medication where required
• Promote independence, choice and inclusion
• Build positive relationships with families and professionals
• Travel between the two services as needed

About You

To be successful, you will:

• Have previous experience supporting people with learning disabilities
• Be confident supporting people with complex needs
• Be reliable, organised and able to lead by example
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle to travel between Blofield Heath and Thorpe St Andrews (essential)

What We Offer

We value our staff and offer a range of benefits, including:

• £14.00 per hour
• Full time contract (37.5 hours per week)
• Paid training and ongoing development opportunities
• Progression opportunities within the organisation
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Blue Light Card and staff discounts
• Wellbeing support and initiatives

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a supportive organisation where you can develop your skills, progress your career, and make a genuine difference every day.