Support Worker

Full-Time No home office possible

Support Worker – ATA Carnet HQ

We are looking for a calm, patient and understanding Support Worker to provide high‑quality, person‑centred support for Jack, an adult with learning disabilities who is non‑verbal and communicates through gestures. The role is rewarding for someone who enjoys building positive relationships and supporting someone to experience independence, choice and enjoyment every day.

Pay & Hours

Day shift: £12.40 per hour weekdays and £13.64 per hour weekends.
Part‑time – 22.5 hours per week (7.5 hour shifts). Full‑time contract: 37.5 hours (5 shifts).
Overtime (over 37.5 hours) + £2.50 per hour.
Time and a half or double time for public holidays.
Sleep‑ins essential, paid £50 per night.
Weekend working essential, with time off in the week.

Responsibilities

Personal care (showers, baths, pad changing, support with daily routines).
Independent living skills: managing finances, budgeting, encouraging choice and independence, keeping routines calm and predictable.
Community & home activities: driving, trips to cafés, pubs, garden centres, walks, watching TV, listening to music, spending time with trusted staff.
Supporting Jack to continue doing the things he loves at his pace.

Qualities we’re looking for

Calm, patient and understanding.
Reliable and consistent.
Confident working independently and using own initiative (lone working).
Comfortable delivering personal care.
Full UK manual driving licence – confident driver.

Experience & Training

Experience in support work is helpful but not essential; the right attitude and willingness to learn is required.

About Us

FitzRoy is a national charity that has been supporting people with a range of needs for 60 years. We provide opportunities for learning, growth and transformation in a supportive environment.