Female Support Worker

Walsingham Support; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care organization in Greater London is looking for a passionate Social Care Support Worker. This role involves assisting individuals with learning disabilities in their daily activities and fostering positive relationships. No prior experience is required, as training will be provided. Enjoy a range of benefits including flexible working hours, paid DBS checks, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Favourable working hours

28 days annual leave

Paid Enhanced DBS

Pension scheme contributions

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development opportunities

Recommend a friend bonus of £250

Access to Blue Light Card savings

Qualifications

• No prior experience is needed; all training will be provided.
• You should possess a big heart and a love for helping others.
• Ability to assist with daily living tasks and engage in community activities.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities in daily activities.
• Help maintain a safe and engaging environment.
• Build genuine relationships with service users.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

WANTED: SOCIAL CARE SUPPORT WORKER SUPERHERO

One of our lovely team has decided it is time to move on and so we need to find an exceptional individual to step in their shoes and offer the people we support some incredible service.

Why you will love this job

Jobs like this don't come along every day. We are searching for a people person, someone with a big heart who loves making others days a bit 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 its the right thing to do for our team and for the people we support.

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

Interview Process

We believe in creating an accessible and fair recruitment process. That\'s why, 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.

About us

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• As a Support Worker, it is your duty to ensure a high quality and well maintained environment for those we support.
• 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:

• Favourable working hours, including part-time roles and bank positions.
• 28 days annual leave (20 days leave + 8 days bank holidays), rising up to 38 days depending on length of service.
• Double pay if you work on bank holidays.
• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Pension scheme contributions.
• We can support you 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.
• Employee Assistance Programme supplied by HealthAssured
• Walsingham Rewards Scheme with extensive discounts on everyday items.
• Exceptional training and continuing professional development opportunities.
• Long service awards.
• Recommend a friend bonus of £250.
• 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

This service is a registered care home, supporting 5 adults with Learning Disabilities. Your role will be to support these individuals with activities, hobbies, socialising, education, engaging with the local community and maintaining their personal needs. This can include taking the individuals bowling, swimming, out on walks, for lunch and much more.

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:

• SENSE OF PURPOSE: Knowing that your efforts contribute to improving the lives of others, especially those in need, can be highly fulfilling.
• 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.
• PERSONAL GROWTH: Working for Walsingham can provide numerous opportunities for personal and professional development.
• 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.
• 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.