We are looking for Female Support Worker's to Join a Charity That Puts People Before Profit
Be someone's everyday hero & Work somewhere awesome..!
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.
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, supporting day-to-day living and joining in with activities like bowling, swimming, walks, and community outings.
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.
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.
About the Service
Beech Avenue is a small residential home supporting five women with complex needs and learning disabilities.
We are a friendly, dedicated team committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support.
About the People We Support
- Five women live at the service.
- Each person has different support needs, abilities, and interests.
- Three people use wheelchairs.
- One person is registered blind.
- All have health conditions associated with their learning disabilities.
- Some people have limited verbal communication and use alternative ways to communicate.
About the Role
- Support people to live as independently as possible.
- Encourage choice, dignity, and inclusion.
- Assist with personal care, moving and handling, and daily living tasks.
- Support individuals to access the community and take part in activities they enjoy.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with the people you support.
What We're Looking For
- A caring, patient, and compassionate approach.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Experience supporting people with limited verbal communication is desirable but not essential.
- A commitment to providing high-quality, person-centred care.
Training and Support
- Comprehensive induction programme.
- Ongoing training to meet the needs of the people we support.
- A supportive and experienced team to help you develop in your role.
- Opportunities to learn specialist skills and build your career.
Female Only role / £13.45 per hour / 37.5 hours per week
A full UK Manual driving licence is preferred for this role.
Who this position suits:
This role is for anyone who wants to make a real difference, whatever your age, background, or gender (unless the role is gender specific)
You don't need to have worked in care before if you're kind, patient, and willing to learn, we'll support you every step of the way.
It could suit someone who's helped others in customer service, childcare, hospitality, teaching, or volunteering, or someone simply looking for a more meaningful job.
If you're the type of person who enjoys listening, lending a hand, and helping others live life to the fullest, you'll fit right in here.
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
- Up to £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.Read what our support worker's in our teams 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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