Social Care Worker

SUPPORT WORKER
Work with Walsingham and make a real difference to people's lives
Walsingham Support has been operating across England and Wales since 1986. We enhance the lives of people with learning disabilities, autism and other complex needs. We're different because we pride ourselves in 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.
o As a valued member of our team, each Support Worker is there to help deliver the quality-of-life people with disabilities deserve. By doing so, the support worker will be supporting our service users to reach their full potential.
o You will help to ensure that Walsingham Support's care is of high quality and person-centred. As a Support Worker you will help to ensure that care is tailored to the needs of each individual and based on their lifestyle.
o As a Support Worker, it is your duty to ensure a high quality and well maintained environment for those we support.
o Each Support Worker is expected to work from a care plan, providing help with day to day living tasks. This might include personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, providing emotional support, social interaction and visits to activities in their communities.
WE REALLY CARE ABOUT OUR STAFF AND OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF BENEFITS TO EACH SUPPORT WORKER:
o Favourable working hours, including part-time roles and bank positions.
o 28 days annual leave (20 days leave + 8 days bank holidays), rising up to 38 days depending on length of service.
o Double pay if you work on bank holidays.
o Pension scheme contributions.
o We can support you to develop in your chosen career field and gain professional qualifications through our apprenticeship offer.
o Life assurance equal to three times your salary.
o Bereavement helpline.
o Walsingham Rewards Scheme with extensive discounts on everyday items.
o Exceptional training and continuing professional development opportunities.
o Long service awards.
o Eyecare vouchers.
o Outstanding work bonus payments.
o Recommend a friend bonus of £250.
o Access to Blue Light Card savings.
This is a wonderfully varied role where you will build genuine relationships with the people you care for. You do not need prior experience to join as a Support Worker with Walsingham Support. We provide all the training required! Read on to find out more
About The Service:
Residential home for learning disabilities and complex needs.
Variety of day and sleep-ins shifts.
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:
o SENSE OF PURPOSE: Knowing that your efforts contribute to improving the lives of others, especially those in need, can be highly fulfilling.
o 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.
o PERSONAL GROWTH: Working for Walsingham can provide numerous opportunities for personal and professional development.
o 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.
o 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.
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