30 days holiday
Enhanced weekend pay
Team bonus

Female Support Worker/Driver

Salary £12.85 per hour
Location Nottingham
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This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

Fitzroy is an innovative, not-for-profit provider of person-centred care, specializing in supporting individuals with learning disabilities. As we continue to expand, there has never been a better time to join us! We are currently looking for passionate, reliable, and energetic individuals to join a new team in Ruddington, Nottingham.

The Role:
This is a small service located in the beautiful, well-maintained grounds of Ruddington. The position involves providing 2:1 support for one woman in her own accommodation. The individual we support is pre-verbal and occasionally uses Makaton to communicate. She requires full personal care support throughout the day, although she can independently mobilize and eat. At times, she may display challenging or self-injury behaviours.

The person we support enjoys being active and engaging with the community, from visiting theme parks and zoos to shopping trips and pampering sessions. She also enjoys a variety of in-house activities like singing, dancing, arts and crafts, dressing up, and relaxing in her indoor hot tub.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Promote the independence of the individual we support.

  • Assist with personal care needs, including full daily support.

  • Engage in a wide range of community and in-house activities.

  • Help to develop life skills and personal interests.

  • Ensure safety and health needs are met.

  • Maintain accurate records and assist with service monitoring.

  • Provide manual handling support where required.

Location:
Ruddington, Nottingham is a beautiful area, but public transport can be limited. As such, applicants will need a valid UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle. This is particularly important, as you will be responsible for taking the person we support into the community for activities and appointments.

Salary & Benefits:

  • £12.85 per hour, plus 10% for weekend shifts.

  • +£2.50 for overtime shifts.

  • Time and a half or double time for public holidays.

  • 36 hours per week over 3 days (12-hour shifts), with alternate weekends.

  • Day shifts: 7:30am - 7:30pm.

  • 30 days holiday when you start.

Vacancy Details:

  • Female-only applicants due to the personal needs of the individual we support.

  • A valid UK driving licence and own vehicle are required.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team and help someone live a fulfilled and independent life. If you're passionate about person-centred care and have the energy and drive to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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