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The Vacancy
Senior Support Worker
📍 FitzRoy Supported Living – Stalham
FitzRoy Supported Living in Stalham provides care and support for six adults with learning disabilities and autism. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Support Worker to join our friendly and dedicated team.
This is an excellent opportunity to combine hands-on support with leadership responsibilities in a rewarding, person-centred environment.
Vacancy Details
Full-time and part-time positions available – guaranteed hours
£13.35 per hour - 37.5 hours, 5 days per week
Day shifts only
Flexibility required, including alternate weekends
Full Manual Driving Licence essential (you will drive accessible vehicles)
About the Role
As a Senior Support Worker, you will continue delivering high-quality, person-centred care while supporting the Service Manager and Deputy Manager in a supervisory capacity.
You will lead by example, promote best practice, and support the team to deliver exceptional outcomes aligned with FitzRoy’s values.
Key Responsibilities
Person-Centred Support
Provide tailored support, including personal care and daily living tasks
Enable choice, independence, and community participation
Support people to achieve their goals and aspirations
Ensure outcomes are recorded and support plans are reviewed and updated
Leadership & Supervision
Lead shifts and allocate tasks effectively
Act as first point of contact for day-to-day staff queries
Support staff through coaching, guidance, and informal training
Conduct Support & Development meetings and return-to-work interviews
Support inductions for new, bank, and agency staff
Quality, Compliance & Oversight
Complete audits and support action plans for improvement
Oversee medication processes, stock control, and audits
Monitor compliance with Health & Safety, incident reporting, and finance procedures
Maintain accurate records using digital systems
Promote a positive, open and safe culture within the team
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism
Demonstrates confidence in leading and role modelling good practice
Is organised, proactive and solution-focused
Promotes teamwork and high standards
Is flexible and reliable
Holds a Full Manual Driving Licence
What we offer:
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and help drive exceptional support within a close-knit service, we would 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.”
Fitzroy reserve the right to close job adverts early should we receive a sufficient quality of applicants or if business need dictates.
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