Support Worker (Complex Needs) – Days & Waking Nights
Location: Atherstone
Salary:
* Day Shifts: £13.20 per hour
* Waking Nights: £13.60 per hour
Hours: Full Time
* Day Team: 9 Full Time Positions
* Waking Night Team: 4 Full Time Positions
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About the Role
FitzRoy are recruiting for a new and rewarding support service in Atherstone, supporting one female who is transitioning from a secure unit into the community. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dedicated and consistent team from the very beginning.
This is a 2:1 support package for an individual with autism and diabetes, who may display complex and challenging behaviours. You will play a vital role in supporting her to settle into her new home, develop independence and live a meaningful life within the community.
We welcome applications from both male and female Support Workers who are committed, resilient and person-centred in their approach.
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What You’ll Be Doing
* Providing 2:1 support tailored to individual needs
* Supporting with daily routines, personal care and meaningful activities
* Promoting independence, choice and dignity
* Supporting with emotional regulation and behaviours that challenge
* Monitoring and supporting diabetes management (full training provided)
* Working closely with colleagues and professionals to ensure consistency
* Completing accurate records and reporting concerns appropriately
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About You
We’re looking for people who are:
* Compassionate, patient and resilient
* Confident supporting individuals with complex needs and behaviours that challenge
* Comfortable working in a structured, consistent environment
* Flexible to work shifts including weekends and waking nights
* A driver with access to your own vehicle due to the service location
* Willing to undertake specialist training
Experience in autism or complex needs is beneficial, but not essential as full training will be provided.
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What We Offer
* £13.20 per hour (days)
* £13.60 per hour (waking nights)
* Full time, consistent hours
* Comprehensive induction and ongoing specialist training
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Opportunities for career progression within FitzRoy
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Additional Information
* This service operates a 2:1 staffing model at all times
* Separate day and waking night teams will be in place
* Strong teamwork and consistency are essential due to the nature of support
* A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role due to the location
* As this is a new service, successful candidates may be required to work in our Castle Vale (Birmingham) service for initial training and may continue to be deployed there on an ongoing basis, in line with service needs
* We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
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If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
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