Support Worker - Join a Charity That Puts People Before ProfitWhat 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\"£12.60Who 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.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 • £60 per night \"sleep in\" bonus available in some locationsWhat 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 eventsWhy 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.Why work for us Working for Walsingham Support is a fulfilling and rewarding experience for several reasons. Here are some potential benefits of working for the charity: • Sense of Purpose: Knowing that your efforts contribute to improving the lives of others, especially those in need, can be highly fulfilling. • Making a Difference: Working for Walsingham allows you to actively contribute to positive change and make a tangible impact on the lives of individuals and communities. • Personal Growth: Working for Walsingham can provide numerous opportunities for personal and professional development. • Emotional Rewards: While the work can be emotionally challenging at times, many find the emotional rewards of helping others to be deeply satisfying. Witnessing positive changes in the lives of those the charity serves can be a powerful motivator. • Alignment with Personal Values: If you are passionate about a social care or social issues, working for Walsingham Support will align with your values and allow you to actively contribute to addressing that issue.Work with Walsingham and make a real difference to people's livesWalsingham Support has been operating across England and Wales since 1986. We enhance the lives of people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries and other complex needs. We're different because we pride ourselves on putting the people we support at the centre of everything we do. We do this by delivering specifically tailored support for every individual we work with.At Walsingham Support, our staff teams are the linchpin of our organisation and they are passionate about our ambition. We work in an equal and diverse society in which people with disabilities are citizens in their own right. We support them so that they can reach their own potential. By working with Walsingham Support, you'll be supporting disabled people live their lives to the full.Our Vision: • Walsingham Support will grow to become a leader in the social care sector to meet the evolving needs of people we support and the higher expectations they have around how they live. • We will reinforce the voices of all those with learning disabilities, autistic people and other complex needs to challenge the status quo, disrupt perceived limitations and influence sector wide change.Our Mission: • We see the person not the limitations. We work alongside adults with complex needs to fulfil their life aspirations. We employ and develop exceptional people. We are agile, continuously learning as we respond to evolving needs.Our Values: • People Focused: Whether it is staff or the people we support, we strive for people to live their best lives. • One Team: Achieving meaningful outcomes by coming together to create a friendly, proactive and inclusive culture. • Say it as it is: Every voice is heard and respected, we encourage open and transparent communication. • Ambitious: Determined to be the best in everything we do.When we hire new people, we look for team players who take pride in what they do and adopt a can-do attitude. Each and every member of the team plays a vital role in making a huge difference to individual lives by helping them to reach their full potential. In return, well help you to exceed your career ambitions, aims and aspirations.
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