FitzRoy are a dedicated care provider offering specialised support to individuals with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, acquired brain injuries, epilepsy, diabetes, emotionally unstable personality disorder and trauma. Our aim is to empower individuals to lead fulfilling, independent lives within a supported living setting. We are looking for compassionate and committed individuals to join our team as Support Workers.
We are looking for someone who wants to have fun and make a positive impact on the people we support at Fernhill Court.
Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
The Role:
As a Support Worker, you will play a pivotal role in helping people with complex needs live as independently as possible. You’ll work alongside a supportive team to deliver personalized care plans, support individuals with challenging behaviours, and assist with daily living activities. Your role will involve:
- Supporting individuals with autism, learning disabilities, and mental health conditions with personal care, medication, and managing health conditions such as epilepsy and diabetes.
- Helping with daily activities, including meal planning, budgeting, and maintaining a clean and safe living environment.
- Supporting individuals to develop life skills, promote independence, and achieve their personal goals.
- Managing challenging behaviours in a calm and supportive manner, using positive behaviour support techniques.
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with people we support, their families, and external professionals.
Vacancies available:
- Day shift: £13.05 per hour weekdays and £14.36 weekends.
- Full time (37.5 hours per week)
- Enhanced rate for overtime (over 37.5 hours per week).
- Time and a half or double time for public holidays.
What We’re Looking For:
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience working in care, especially with individuals with complex needs (e.g., autism, mental health, brain injuries, etc.) would be an advantage.
- A compassionate, patient, and understanding approach to care.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, managing challenging behaviours (PROACT SCIPr training provided).
- Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety regulations, and best practices in supported living.
- Flexibility to work a range of shifts, between 7am and 10pm, including weekends and evenings.
Desirable (but not essential):
- A relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care).
- Experience with specialist support (e.g., trauma-informed care, EUPD, or working with acquired brain injury).
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
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.05-£16.86 per hour
Application question(s):
- Please specify if you have a Full UK manual driving licence, Full UK Automatic licence, International driving licence or No driving licence
- Unfortunately this role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship, please confirm that you do not require sponsorship to work for us.
- Disclosure of Criminal Record Because this post involves regulated activity with adults at risk, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975). You must therefore declare all convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings — including those that would otherwise be considered “spent” — except for those defined as protected under the DBS filtering rules. Having a criminal record does not automatically prevent employment with FitzRoy. Each case will be considered on its own merits, taking into account the relevance to the role and safeguarding requirements. Please indicate:
I have no convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings to declare OR I have convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings to declare (please provide details below).
I have not live outside of the UK for 12 months or more in the last 10 years when aged 18 or over OR
I have lived outside of the UK for 12 months or more in the last 10 years when aged 18 or over, and will provide a certificate of police clearance or criminal record certificate for each country that is required.
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
