Senior Support Worker – Nottingham

Senior Support Worker

Basford & Netherfield, Nottingham

FitzRoy are recruiting for an experienced and passionate Senior Support Worker to join our supported living services in Basford and Netherfield, Nottingham.

This is a full-time role working across two mental health supported living services, supporting a total of 20 people to live independently, manage their mental health, achieve their goals and be active members of their local communities.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting the management team to deliver high-quality, person-centred support. You will act as a positive role model for colleagues, provide leadership and guidance during shifts, and be the main point of contact in the absence of the Manager.

The role includes 15 hours of dedicated off-rota time each week to focus on administration, compliance, quality assurance, staff support and service coordination, with the remaining hours spent providing direct support across both services.

You will work closely with colleagues, families, healthcare professionals and external agencies to ensure the people we support receive outstanding support. You’ll help drive best practice, promote FitzRoy’s values and contribute to a positive culture where both the people we support and our staff can thrive.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting adults with mental health needs to live independently and achieve their personal goals.
• Leading shifts and providing guidance and support to the wider team.
• Acting as the senior contact in the absence of the Manager.
• Supporting service quality, compliance and administration.
• Building positive relationships with professionals, families and community organisations.
• Mentoring and supporting Support Workers to develop their skills and confidence.
• Promoting a culture of open communication, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Vacancy Details

• Pay: £14.20 per hour
• Full-time: 37.5 hours per week
• Working across two mental health supported living services
• Supporting 20 people across both services
• 15 hours per week off rota dedicated to administration, compliance and senior responsibilities
• Day shifts: 7.00am-2.30pm, 2.30pm-10.00pm, or 7.00am-10.00pm
• Alternate weekend working required

Benefits

At FitzRoy, we know our people are our greatest asset, so we offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing, development and financial future:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Time and a half or double time for work on public holidays
• Pension scheme
• Access to the Blue Light Card with thousands of discounts across retail, leisure and hospitality
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential support
• Life assurance
• Long service awards
• Fully funded training and development opportunities
• Industry-recognised qualifications and clear career progression pathways
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Wellbeing support and resources