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 per hour

30 hours per week - Rota details below

A Full UK Manual driving licence is Essential 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.

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.

Work somewhere awesome..!

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..

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 Role & Rota details

Either 2 long days per week or 4 half days.

A share of every other weekend.

Requirement to do a share of the sleep ins across the week.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and experienced Support Worker to join a small, consistent team supporting a young man with Autism, ADHD and behaviours that can be challenging.

This role is about much more than keeping someone safe. It's about building trust, developing meaningful relationships and creating opportunities for independence, choice and a fulfilling life.

You will provide 2:1 support as part of a small and consistent team. Together, you will provide stability and predictability while supporting him to develop his independence, build confidence and experience new opportunities.

What You'll Be Supporting With

• Your role will involve supporting the induvidual to:
• Develop his independence and everyday life skills
• Access and enjoy the local community
• Take part in activities such as walking and swimming
• Build confidence and develop new skills
• Make choices and have greater control over his day-to-day life
• Develop positive relationships and communication skills
• Try new experiences and explore opportunities to develop his independence

You'll Need to Be:

• Experienced in supporting people with behaviours that can be challenging
• Confident, resilient and calm, particularly during difficult situations
• Able to remain composed and provide consistent support when things become challenging
• A positive team player who values working as part of a small, consistent team
• Passionate about supporting people to develop their independence and reach their potential
• Reliable and committed to the team and the person you support
• Willing and able to work sleep-in shifts

You will be part of a small team working 2:1 with one young man with ADHD and Autism.

This role will be challenging at times - You will need to be able to stay calm in a crisis.

If you're someone who can build trust, remain calm under pressure and see the person beyond the behaviour, this could be a really rewarding opportunity for you

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.

Benefits of being a Support Worker with Walsingham Support...

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

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 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..."

Support Worker