Senior Support Worker - North Walsham, Norfolk

FitzRoy; North Walsham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS check

Blue Light Card discounts

30 days annual leave

Enhanced overtime rates

Health Cash Back Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox discounts

Ongoing training and career dev

Job summary

FitzRoy's Supported Living service in North Walsham is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead a team delivering person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities and autism.

You'll work on a 4 on/1 off rota with early/late shifts, including weekend work, and you'll mentor other Support Workers while supporting individuals to live independently and participate in the local community. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism or complex needs.
• Positive, proactive and caring approach.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to lead shifts and support colleagues.
• Full UK driving licence for service vehicles.
• Willing to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support people to enjoy interests, hobbies and community activities.
• Provide personal care and support with daily routines.
• Promote independence, choice and inclusion.
• Administer medication and support health appointments.
• Mentor for Support Workers and supervise inductions.
• Complete audits, support plans, risk assessments and service records.
• Liaise with families, professionals and external agencies.
• Assist management to ensure compliance and quality standards.

Skills

Care experience

LD experience

Autism experience

Communication skills

Lead shifts

UK driving licence

Weekend availability

Job description

The Vacancy

Location: North Walsham, Norfolk

Service Type: Supported Living - Community Based Support

Pay: £14.00 per hour + 10% weekend enhancement

Contract: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Sponsorship: No sponsorship available

Shift Pattern

• Working 4 days on rota supporting people we support
• 1 day off rota dedicated to administration, audits, support planning, coaching colleagues and service-related tasks
• Early and late shifts
• Weekend working required (2 out of 4 weekends)

Join FitzRoy as a Senior Support Worker

FitzRoy's Supported Living service in North Walsham supports adults with learning disabilities and autism across two welcoming bungalows within the local community. We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Senior Support Worker to help lead our team and deliver outstanding person-centred support.

This is a community-based role where support is delivered primarily on a 1:1 basis, helping people enjoy independence, access their local community and achieve their personal goals. From days out at the beach and visiting local cafés to supporting with daily living skills, no two days are the same.

About the Role

As a Senior Support Worker, you will lead by example, providing high-quality support while assisting the management team with the day-to-day running of the service. You will play a key role in ensuring people receive safe, effective and person-centred support.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting people to enjoy their interests, hobbies and community activities
• Providing personal care and support with daily routines
• Promoting independence, choice and inclusion
• Administering medication and supporting with health appointments
• Acting as a role model and mentor for Support Workers
• Completing audits, support plans, risk assessments and service records
• Supporting new colleagues through induction and ongoing coaching
• Liaising with families, professionals and external agencies
• Assisting the management team to ensure compliance and quality standards are maintained

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism or complex needs
• A positive, proactive and caring approach
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to lead shifts and support colleagues effectively
• Full UK manual driving licence (essential for using service vehicles)
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including weekends

What We Offer

• £14.00 per hour plus weekend enhancements
• Paid DBS check
• Blue Light Card discounts
• 30 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), increasing with service
• Enhanced overtime rates
• Health Cash Back Scheme covering dental, optical, therapies and more
• Employee Assistance Programme including virtual GP access and legal advice
• Perkbox discounts and recognition awards
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• A supportive and friendly team environment

If you are passionate about supporting people to live the lives they choose and are ready to take the next step in your social care career, we'd love to hear from you. Join FitzRoy and help make everyday extraordinary.

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
• Paid DBS
• Enhanced pay for weekends and overtime
• Team bonus
• Healthcare cash back plan
• Employee assistance programme
• Pension and life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Paid DBS

Testimonials

• Debbie, Support Worker: "It's hard to put into words what has motivated me to stay at FitzRoy for 50 years. I love working with the people we support, it really is all down to them. The connection you make with them and the difference you are making is the real delight of the job."
• Chloe, Support Worker: "You don't become a support worker unless you want to help people and make a difference to someone's life. That's what made me want to do this job - I have always been a caring person and I wanted to help give people with learning disabilities a voice."
• Alan, Support Worker: "FitzRoy is such an incredible place to work, everyone really cares about the people we support. I am genuinely passionate about improving their quality of life, and when you see the people we support achieving a goal I feel immense job satisfaction."

Fitzroy reserve the right to close job adverts early should we receive a sufficient quality of applicants or if business need dictates.