Female Support Worker

Walsingham Support; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charity is seeking dedicated Support Workers to assist adults with learning disabilities in Carlisle. This rewarding role involves providing personal care, emotional support, and promoting independence. No previous experience is required, as comprehensive training will be offered. Benefits include favourable working hours, generous holiday, and opportunities for personal development. If you're passionate about making a difference and enjoy community activities, apply to join a team that prioritizes care and support.

Benefits

28 days holiday (rising to 38 with service)

Double pay for bank holidays

Paid Enhanced DBS

Pension contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Long service awards

£250 recommend-a-friend bonus

Qualifications

• Kind and willing to learn.
• No previous experience required.
• Ability to support individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support people with personal care, cooking, and household tasks.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Help individuals build independence and friendships.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Listening skills

Job description

Support Worker

£12.60

Who this 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 – we’ll 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.

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

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.

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 people we support

There are three people who live in the service, they enjoy going into town, cooking & shopping.

They want to increase their independence in the home and the wider community and need staff that will promote this.

They enjoy different hobbies including their own beauty care, painting their nails, fashion, crafts.

We are looking for people who can support them to expand their community activities and independence, for example, joining groups, making friends, managing their shopping, planning menus.

Benefits of working for a charity

Working for a charity can offer a range of unique benefits compared to working for a commercial business.

If it is your first time applying for a job at a charity organisation below are some of the notable differences between us and a commercial, corporate organisation :

• Sense of Purpose – Many people find working for a charity to be more personally fulfilling because they contribute to a cause or mission that aligns with their values.
• Social Impact – Charities typically focus on addressing social issues, whether it's healthcare, education, poverty, or the environment.
• Diverse and Inclusive Environment – Charities often have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Skill Development – Working for a charity may provide opportunities for employees to develop a wide range of skills.
• Community Engagement – Charities are usually deeply connected to the communities they serve.
• Flexibility and Passion-Driven Work – Some charities offer a more flexible work environment.
• Positive Workplace Culture – Charities often foster a positive and collaborative workplace culture.
• You are not making money for a board of Directors – At Walsingham, any surplus funds generated by the charity goes back into the care of the service users not pay bonuses to directors.
• Job Stability – Charities are less likely to take risks when expanding and are less likely to suffer financially compared to companies that focus purely on profit.