Female Support Worker

Walsingham Support; Egremont; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Walsingham Support as a Social Care Support Worker in Egremont, offering care and support to individuals with disabilities. Enjoy a rewarding role with flexible hours, ongoing training, and numerous benefits while making a real difference in your community.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Double pay on bank holidays

Pension scheme contributions

Training and professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Recommend a friend bonus

Access to Blue Light Card savings

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary; training provided.
• Must be a people person with a good heart.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
• Assist with daily living tasks, personal care, and community activities.
• Support to reach individuals' full potential.

Job description

Social Care Support Worker SuperHero

One of our team members has decided to move on, and we are seeking an exceptional individual to provide incredible service to the people we support.

Why you will love this job:

Jobs like this don't come along every day. We are looking for a people person, someone with a big heart who loves making others' days brighter.

Our Walsingham World is built on doing good, being the best place to work, and supporting the people in our services. We do the right thing because it's the right thing to do for our team and those we support.

This is not a boring gig; we are changing lives with care.

Our Interview Process: Transparency & Support

We believe in creating an accessible and fair recruitment process. As part of your interview preparation, we will provide the interview questions in advance. We want you to feel confident and ready to showcase your skills and passion.

Make a real difference with Walsingham:

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 pride ourselves on putting the people we support at the center of everything we do by delivering tailored support for each individual.

• As a valued team member, your role as Support Worker is to help deliver the quality of life that people with disabilities deserve, supporting them to reach their full potential.

• You will help ensure that Walsingham Support's care is high quality and person-centered, tailored to each individual's needs and lifestyle.

• You will maintain a high-quality environment for those we support.

• You will work from a care plan, assisting with daily living tasks such as personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, emotional support, social interaction, and community activities.

Benefits for Support Workers:

• Favourable working hours, including part-time and bank positions.

• 28 days annual leave (20 days + 8 bank holidays), increasing with service length.

• Double pay on bank holidays.

• Pension scheme contributions.

• Support for career development and professional qualifications through our apprenticeship program.

• Life assurance equal to three times your salary.

• Employee Assistance Programme via HealthAssured.

• Walsingham Rewards Scheme with discounts on everyday items.

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

• Recommend a friend bonus of £250.

• Access to Blue Light Card savings.

This role offers variety and the chance to build genuine relationships. No prior experience is necessary; we provide all the training required!

About the Service:

The Beech Avenue service is a small residential home supporting five individuals with complex needs. We have a structured training schedule and an in-depth induction program. Our team is dedicated, friendly, and committed to delivering high-quality support.

Female Support Worker

Benefits of working for a charity:

Working for a charity offers unique benefits compared to commercial organizations, including:

• Sense of Purpose: Contribute to a cause that aligns with your values, providing personal fulfillment.

• Social Impact: Help address social issues and create positive change.

• Diverse and Inclusive Environment: Work alongside people from varied backgrounds.

• Skill Development: Gain a wide range of skills through diverse responsibilities.

• Community Engagement: Engage directly with beneficiaries and community partners.

• Flexibility and Passion-Driven Work: Enjoy a flexible work environment that recognizes dedication.

• Positive Workplace Culture: Be part of a supportive, goal-oriented team.

• Financial Benefits: Surplus funds support care, not bonuses for directors.

• Job Stability: Charities tend to be financially stable with less risk of expansion-related issues.