Support Worker - Join a Charity That Puts People Before Profit
What our staff say about working for us: \"I feel valued within my service and team, and it has had a positive impact on my confidence and motivation\"
£13.45 - 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.
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.
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.
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..!
One of our lovely team is moving on, so this is your chance to become part of something special and make a real difference every day as a Support Worker.
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.
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.
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.
About the Service
Beech Avenue service is a small residential home with the capacity to support five individuals with complex needs.
There is a training schedule to ensure we meet the need of individuals supported and an in-depth induction programme.
We pride ourselves on delivering high quality service support provision and we are a small dedicated and friendly team.
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.
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