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
1. Full-time and part-time positions available – guaranteed hours
2. £13.35 per hour – 37.5 hours, 5 days per week
3. Day shifts only
4. Flexibility required, including alternate weekends
5. 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
6. Provide tailored support, including personal care and daily living tasks
7. Enable choice, independence, and community participation
8. Support people to achieve their goals and aspirations
9. Ensure outcomes are recorded and support plans are reviewed and updated
Leadership & Supervision
10. Lead shifts and allocate tasks effectively
11. Act as first point of contact for day-to-day staff queries
12. Support staff through coaching, guidance, and informal training
13. Conduct Support & Development meetings and return-to-work interviews
14. Support inductions for new, bank, and agency staff
Quality, Compliance & Oversight
15. Complete audits and support action plans for improvement
16. Oversee medication processes, stock control, and audits
17. Monitor compliance with Health & Safety, incident reporting, and finance procedures
18. Maintain accurate records using digital systems
19. Promote a positive, open and safe culture within the team
About You
We are looking for someone who:
20. Has experience supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism
21. Demonstrates confidence in leading and role modelling good practice
22. Is organised, proactive and solution-focused
23. Promotes teamwork and high standards
24. Is flexible and reliable
25. Holds a Full Manual Driving Licence
What we offer:
26. 30 days holiday including Bank Holidays – increasing with service
27. Free membership of our Health Cash Back Scheme for you and your family – claim back money on services such as Dental, Optical, Chiropractor and many more
28. An Employee Assistance programme which includes virtual GPs, Legal advice and more
29. We will pay for your Blue Light card
30. Paid DBS
31. Loyalty awards and life assurance
32. Perkbox shopping discounts
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.