Support Worker - Nottingham

FitzRoy - Transforming Lives; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking dedicated support workers in Nottingham to assist individuals with learning disabilities and autism. This role involves empowering service users to lead independent lives, engaging them in enjoyable activities, and fostering a sense of community. With comprehensive training provided, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying competitive pay, flexible shifts, and generous holiday allowances. Join a supportive team where your contributions will help transform lives and create lasting positive change.

Benefits

30 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Free membership to Health Cash Back Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid DBS check

Loyalty awards

Perkbox shopping discounts

Enhanced rates for weekends and overtime

Qualifications

• Experience working with service users with learning disabilities and autism.
• Ability to promote a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

Responsibilities

• Support service users to live fulfilled and independent lives.
• Engage in activities that promote positive relationships.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Education

No prior social care experience required

Job description

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The Vacancy

Due to continued success, FitzRoy is recruiting support workers in the Netherfield area of Nottinghamshire who have experience working with service users with learning disabilities, autism, and other related conditions.

You will support service users to live fulfilled and independent lives, helping them develop positive relationships and be valued members of their community. Our service users are adults, both male and female, who enjoy activities such as cooking, gaming, visiting the cinema, shopping, and dining out.

You will carry out tasks including prompting personal care and engaging in activities that promote a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

The service comprises 12 self-contained apartments supporting 10 service users. We seek motivated, creative individuals who can use their initiative and are ready for a challenge.

Vacancies Available

• Salary: £11.85 – £13.04 per hour
• Full-time 37.5 hours; part-time options available
• Day shifts: 7-2.30, 2.30-22.00, or 7-22.00
• Sleep-in paid at £50.00 per sleep
• Night shifts: 22.00-7.00
• Overtime shifts: +£2.50
• Public holidays: time and a half or double time
• 30 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Shift patterns include early and late shifts, with alternate weekends and sleep-ins required

What We Offer

• No prior social care experience required; full training provided
• Enhanced rates for weekends and overtime
• 30 days holiday including Bank Holidays, increasing with service length
• Free membership to our Health Cash Back Scheme for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Programme including virtual GPs and legal advice
• Blue Light card paid for by us
• Paid DBS check
• Loyalty awards and life assurance
• Perkbox shopping discounts

Please read the full description before applying. FitzRoy is a national charity supporting individuals with diverse needs, including learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries, and mental health challenges. Join us to learn, grow, and make a difference.