Female Support Worker

Walsingham Support; Epsom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care service organization in Epsom is seeking a Female Support Worker to provide day-to-day support for individuals with learning disabilities. You will assist with personal care, meal preparation, and emotional support. No prior experience is required as all necessary training will be provided. The role involves flexible shifts and requires a full UK driving licence. Competitive benefits include generous annual leave, paid DBS, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Double pay for bank holidays

Pension scheme contributions

Life assurance equal to three times your salary

Exceptional training and ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (or automatic) required for the role.
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Work from a care plan to provide day-to-day living support.
• Assist with personal care, meal preparation and housekeeping.
• Provide emotional support and facilitate social interaction.
• Support visits to activities in the community.

Job description

Overview

Female Support Worker

Work with Walsingham and make a real difference to peoples 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 pride ourselves on putting the people we support at the centre of everything we do by delivering specifically tailored support for every individual we work with.

As a valued member of our team, you will help deliver the quality-of-life people with disabilities deserve and support service users to reach their full potential. You will help ensure that care is high quality, person-centred and tailored to each individuals needs and lifestyle, and you will contribute to maintaining a safe, well‑kept environment.

Responsibilities

• Work from a care plan to provide day-to-day living support.
• Assist with personal care, meal preparation and housekeeping.
• Provide emotional support and facilitate social interaction.
• Support visits to activities in the community.

Role specifics

• This service is in Redcar and supports one individual with high communication needs.
• At the request of the service user, this person must be female.
• Role includes personal care, driving (full UK driving licence or automatic driving licence), pushing a wheelchair and the ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
• Shifts are varied, including long days and waking nights.

Qualifications and requirements

• No prior experience required to join as a Female Support Worker with Walsingham Support.
• All necessary training is provided.
• Full UK driving licence (or automatic) required for the role.
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.

Interview process

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

Benefits

• Favourable working hours, including part-time roles and bank positions.
• 28 days annual leave (20 days + 8 bank holidays), rising up to 38 days with length of service.
• Double pay for bank holidays.
• Paid Enhanced DBS.
• Pension scheme contributions.
• Support to develop in your chosen career field and gain professional qualifications through our apprenticeship offer.
• Life assurance equal to three times your salary.
• Bereavement helpline and Employee Assistance Programme (HealthAssured).
• Walsingham Rewards Scheme with discounts on everyday items.
• Exceptional training and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Long service awards and a £250 referral bonus.
• Access to Blue Light Card savings.

Why work for us

Working for Walsingham Support is a fulfilling and rewarding experience, with opportunities for personal growth, making a difference and contributing to positive change in individuals and communities. The role offers purpose and alignment with personal values, especially for those passionate about social care and social issues.