...transforming lives

FitzRoy is a national charity that transforms lives by supporting people with learning disabilities to do the things that make a real difference to their everyday lives; ensuring they have choice, independence, and a voice. Whether as a fundraiser, staff member or volunteer – you too can make a difference and help us transform lives for people with disabilities.

The FitzRoy family consists of more than 800 staff, supporting more than 600 people across 15 counties − all started by the vision of two parents determined to change things.

We're proud of what we've achieved

With more than 50 years' experience, we’ve become experts in our field. Along the way, we have been recognised for our professionalism, achievements, and commitment to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities.

Our mission and vision

FitzRoy transforms lives every day, supporting people with learning disabilities to do the simple things that make a real difference to their everyday life.

Our vision, mission and values guide us each step of the way, and are as important now as when the charity first began.Our vision is a society where people are treated as equals, regardless of their disability.

Our mission is to transform lives by supporting people with learning disabilities to lead the lives they choose.

Involving the people we support

We believe that the best people to help us improve our services are the people who use them. The people we support take part in regional forums and help us to recruit the best people by taking part in staff interviews. Our goal is to give those we support a collective voice in their care and the ability to influence the thinking and focus of the organisation. Read on to find out how we do this.

Volunteer

FitzRoy volunteers make an enormous difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities. Their time, skills and enthusiasm bring so much to the people we support and really do change lives for the better. Becoming a volunteer brings huge personal rewards!

How we support you
FitzRoy’s volunteer scheme makes sure that people are well-matched to the volunteer roles they choose, and are given plenty of support right from the very beginning.We will give you a good induction and plenty of support to make sure that you are comfortable with your role. We will also spend time helping you to understand how our values – We See the Person, We are Brave, We are Creative – shape the way we work.

You can find out more on our website!

What our volunteers say
"I just like helping people, and seeing them happy when they achieve something. Volunteering has helped me to meet new people too!"

• David, Volunteer at FitzRoy.

"Volunteering has helped me regain my confidence and given me a greater understanding of people with learning disabilities. I want to carry on developing my skills by working as a volunteer here, and continue to gain a better understanding of the people I support."

• Bernie, Volunteer at a Day and Community Service.

Work with us - Love your job

Join us in our mission to transform lives and wake up every day feeling good about your work. We’ll help you understand our values, and we’ll train and support you to be confident transforming lives for people with disabilities.

http://www.fitzroy.org/careers/

Helping FitzRoy Stars succeed - FitzRoy champions the amazing work our staff do. If you join our team of FitzRoy Stars we'll help you succeed in your career. By providing training and support every step of the way we make sure all our staff are comfortable and confident in delivering the best care possible.

With Investors in People recognition, we are absolutely committed to your career and provide training at all levels, including sponsoring nationally accredited diplomas.

We support managers to develop their teams, and encourage our staff to apply for jobs internally.

Everyone needs to know they are doing a good job, and be rewarded for it. That's why we recognise your hard work through a range of loyalty awards including increasing your annual leave over time. We live our values through all our work, including looking after our staff team.

What our staff say:

"I wanted something in my life that was more than just a job. With FitzRoy I get to help in transforming the everyday lives of people. I get to do something I’m passionate about; something which gives meaning to my life and pride for helping others overcome challenges and experience new opportunities."

To find out more about the opportunities we offer, use the links provided to our website and and follow us here on icanbea for the latest news and updates!"