Support Worker – Thorpe St Andrew

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Support Worker – Thorpe St Andrews, Norwich

Location: Thorpe St Andrews, NorwichHours: Part Time – 15 hours per weekPay: £13.00 per hour + 10% weekend enhancementOvertime: Enhanced ratesResponsible to: Service Manager

Purpose of the Role

To work as part of a team to enable the people we support to lead the lives they choose. You will provide personalised, person‑centred support that encourages choice, control and independence, and carry out duties in line with individual support plans to achieve agreed outcomes.

About the Service

FitzRoy Supported Living in Thorpe St Andrews supports people with learning and physical disabilities to live independently within their community. The role involves supporting people both in their home and to access activities, appointments and social opportunities.

A full UK manual driving licence is essential, as you will be required to drive accessible vehicles as part of supporting people in the community.

Shift Patterns

07:00 – 14:30
14:00 – 21:30
14:45 – 22:15

Includes alternate weekend working, in line with the needs of the people we support.

Main Responsibilities

Provide Personal Support

Enable and support people with personal care and hygienein line with individual support plans
Support people with cooking, shopping and household tasks
Administer medication in line with policies and individual support plans
Support people to access appropriate healthcare and make informed decisions about their health
Respond appropriately to and report any medical concerns or emergencies

Promote Independence and Choice

Support people to make their own decisions and exercise choice and control
Enable access to leisure, social and community activities, including shopping and days out
Encourage the development of daily living and life skills
Support people to live healthy, balanced and fulfilling lives

Empower the People We Support

Support people to express their wishes, views and preferences
Involve people in decisions about how their support is delivered
Promote dignity, respect and independence at all times
Contribute to a positive, inclusive and person‑centred culture within the service [Support Wo…ion Jul 21 ¦ Word]

What We’re Looking For

A caring, patient and respectful approach
A commitment to person‑centred practice and FitzRoy values
Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including alternate weekends
Full UK manual driving licence
Willingness to work as part of a team and support people in the community

Previous care experience is welcome but not essential; full training and support will be provided in line with FitzRoy standards.

What We Offer

£13.00 per hour
10% weekend enhancement
30 days’ annual leaveincluding Bank Holidays (pro rata), increasing with service
Paid DBS and life assurance
Loyalty awards
Free Blue Light Card
Perkbox discounts
Health Cash Plan
Employee Assistance Programme, including virtual GP and counselling

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