About Us:
At Walsingham Support, we are committed to providing high-quality care and support services. Our mission is to empower individuals to live independently and with dignity.
Role and Responsibilities:
As a Support Worker, you will:
- Provide high-quality care and support to individuals in their homes or community settings.
- Assist with daily living activities such as personal care, meal preparation, and medication administration.
- Promote independence and support individuals to achieve their personal goals.
- Maintain accurate records and reports.
- Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Support Worker Key Requirements:
- Previous experience in a similar care/support role is desirable but not essential.
- A compassionate and caring nature.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work various shifts as required.
- A valid driving license and access to a vehicle is desirable but not essential
About the People We Support
You will be supporting two males with different support needs:
One gentleman is 26 years old, autistic and may display behaviours that challenge. He enjoys having an active social life, going for walks, watching football and going out for meals.
The second gentleman is 63 years old, has bipolar disorder and a moderate learning disability.
The role will involve providing person-centred support, including support with medication, managing and responding to behaviours that challenge, and supporting individuals to enjoy meaningful activities and maintain their independence.
PBM knowledge desired - Full PBM training will be received.
You will play an important role in helping the people we support lead active, fulfilling lives and access the community
Shift Timings.
Weekend working included.
9am - 7pm
7am-7pm
9am-11pm
Sleep in - 11pm - 7am
Be someone's everyday hero!
Join Walsingham Support, a national charity that doesn't make money for shareholders every penny goes back into supporting people and our incredible staff.
As a Support Worker, you'll help amazing adults with learning disabilities live life their way.
No experience? No problem well give you all the training and support you need to grow.
Work somewhere awesome..!
Why you will love being a Support Worker...
Jobs like this don't come along every day. As a Support Worker, you'll be part of a team helping people live their best lives.
This isn't a boring job you'll be changing lives with care!
You don't need prior experience to join as a Support Worker.
We provide all the training you'll need, along with ongoing support to help you build a career in care.
Benefits of being a Support Worker with Walsingham Support...
- Favourable working hours, with part-time and bank Support Worker roles available
- 28 days holiday (rising to 38 with service)
- Double pay for bank holidays
- Paid Enhanced DBS
- Pension contributions and life assurance (3x salary)
- Funded qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme and bereavement helpline
- Walsingham Rewards Scheme and Blue Light Card discounts
- Long service awards and a £250 recommend-a-friend bonus
- £60 per night \"sleep in\" bonus available in some locations
What a Support Worker does...
- Support people with personal care, cooking, and household tasks
- Provide companionship, encouragement, and emotional support
- Help people build independence, friendships, and new skills
- Join in with activities, hobbies, and community events
Why work with Walsingham Support..?
Walsingham Support is a national charity, not a business.
We don't make money for shareholders everything we do is reinvested into supporting the people we care for and the staff who make it happen.
Since 1986, every Support Worker at Walsingham Support has played a vital role in enhancing the lives of people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs.
Our world is built on doing good, being the best place to work, and always putting people first.
We believe in an accessible and fair recruitment process...
That's why you'll receive interview questions in advance, so you feel confident and ready to shine.
If you're ready to join as a Support Worker with Walsingham and want a role that's rewarding, varied, and truly meaningful apply today.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Our first step once you have applied, is a brief values evaluation.
It highlights the qualities that matter in our work and helps both of us see whether the role is a good fit.
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
Read what our staff team say about working for Walsingham Support
We collected some comments from our team members from our 3 month and 6 month pulse surveys.
Here is what they said:
- \"...I feel motivated, valued and committed to providing high-quality care...\"
- \"...every voice is valued and my manager is always accessible when I need to speak up or contribute...\"
- \"...I feel supported when it comes to developing professionally...\"
- \"...the onboarding played a pivotal role in helping me understand and appreciate my role...\"
- \"...I feel supported in my development and genuinely feel good working as a Walsingham Support Worker...\"
- \"...I feel very confident because I've had the right training and work with a team that's always ready to help...\"
- \"...the onboarding played a pivotal role in helping me understand and appreciate my role...\"
- \"...my manager trusts me, believes in my work and supports my professional development...\"
- \"...I feel more confident and motivated to learn, grow and contribute to the quality of the organisation...\"
Come and work at Walsingham Support - we value our teams.
NB: This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK Home Office rules, as it does not meet the required salary or skill level criteria.
Whilst we encourage applications to other roles, candidates who already have a valid right to work in the UK through other immigration routes or permissions must meet the minimum eligibility of having at least two years remaining on your current visa.
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