Support Worker - Birmingham

Fitzroy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Health Cash Back Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card

Loyalty awards

Perkbox shopping discounts

Job summary

FitzRoy in Birmingham is seeking a Support Worker for Supported Living (Complex Care). The role involves helping adults with learning disabilities and autism to lead meaningful lives, with responsibilities spanning personal care, daily living support, and community engagement.

Shifts include early, mid, and late patterns. We offer full-time days or 30 hours waking nights, with enhanced night rates and holiday allowances.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• No previous social care experience required – full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and support with feeding and daily living
• Encouraging and supporting independence
• Supporting people to take part in community activities
• Responding calmly and confidently to challenging situations
• Promoting a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling lifestyle

Job description

NO SPONSORSHIP OFFERED

Support Worker – Supported Living (Complex Care)

Location: Birmingham
Pay: £13.00 per hour for days
Contract: Full time days or 30 hours waking nights

Waking nights £13.39

Shift patterns:

• Early / mid / late shifts between 07:00 and 22:00

FitzRoy Support services in Birmingham provide complex care and in‑depth support for adults with learning disabilities and autism, often with additional physical and mental health needs. We are looking for female Support Workers who are caring, resilient, and enthusiastic to join our dedicated teams.

The Role

You will support people to live fulfilling, meaningful lives by encouraging independence and helping them overcome challenges related to their individual needs. Your role will be varied and rewarding, requiring flexibility, patience, and a person‑centred approach.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing personal care and support with feeding and daily living
• Encouraging and supporting independence
• Supporting people to take part in community activities
• Responding calmly and confidently to challenging situations
• Promoting a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling lifestyle

Experience of supporting individuals with challenging behaviour is beneficial, but not essential as full training is provided.

Pay & Enhancements

• £13.00 per hour (weekdays and weekends)
• £13.39 per hour waking nights 30 hours per week
• Public holidays paid at time‑and‑a‑half or double time
• Enhanced over time rates (over 37.5 hours)
• Sleep‑ins paid at £50 per night
• 30 days holiday from day one, increasing with service

Essential Requirements

• Full UK driving licence

What We Offer

• No previous social care experience required – full training provided
• Enhanced weekend, overtime, and public holiday rates
• 30 days holiday including Bank Holidays, increasing with service
• Free Health Cash Back Scheme for you and your family (dental, optical, chiropractor and more)
• Employee Assistance Programme, including virtual GP access and legal advice
• Blue Light Card (paid for by us)
• Loyalty awards and life assurance
• Perkbox shopping discounts

If you’re passionate about making a real difference and want to work in a supportive, values‑led organisation, we’d love to hear from you.