Female Support Worker

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

Job summary

Walsingham Support recrute des Support Workers pour améliorer la vie des personnes avec des handicaps. Le poste offre la possibilité de former des relations authentiques tout en apportant un soutien essentiel à des usagers divers. Aucun expérience n'est nécessaire; une formation complète est fournie.

Benefits

Heures de travail favorables, y compris des rôles à temps partiel

28 jours de congés annuels (20 jours + 8 jours fériés)

Double paiement lors des jours fériés

Programme de développement professionnel

Prime pour recommander un ami

Accès à des réductions via le Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Ouverture d'esprit et sensibilité aux besoins des personnes avec des handicaps.
• Volonté de suivre une formation et de se développer professionnellement.

Responsibilities

• Aider les usagers avec des tâches quotidiennes comme les soins personnels et la préparation des repas.
• Maintenir un environnement de qualité pour ceux qu'on soutient.
• Travailler selon des plans de soins pour répondre aux besoins individuels.

Skills

Empathie

Communication

Travail d'équipe

Job description

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Work with Walsingham and make a real difference to people's 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're different because we pride ourselves on 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 helps deliver the quality-of-life people with disabilities deserve, supporting our service users to reach their full potential.
• You will help ensure that Walsingham Support's care is of high quality and person-centred, tailoring care to each individual's needs and lifestyle.
• As a Support Worker, it is your duty to maintain a high-quality environment for those we support.
• Support Workers work from care plans, assisting with daily living tasks such as personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, emotional support, social interaction, and community activities.

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.

We offer a wide range of benefits to Support Workers:

• Favourable working hours, including part-time roles and bank positions.
• 28 days annual leave (20 days leave + 8 bank holidays), increasing with service length.
• Double pay on bank holidays.
• Paid Enhanced DBS.
• Support for career development and professional qualifications through our apprenticeship program.
• Life assurance equal to three times your salary.
• Bereavement helpline.
• Employee Assistance Programme by HealthAssured.
• Walsingham Rewards Scheme with discounts on everyday items.
• Exceptional training and professional development opportunities.
• Long service awards.
• 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 training required! Read on to learn more.

About the Service:

Pound Farms is located in the scenic Ross-on-Wye countryside. The service features extensive grounds and a large communal garden. We support 15 individuals aged 20-60 with mild to moderate Learning Disabilities across two main buildings divided into flats.

Female Support Worker

Benefits of working for a charity

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

• Sense of Purpose: Contributing to a meaningful cause that aligns with your values.
• Social Impact: Engaging in efforts to address social issues and improve lives.
• Diverse and Inclusive Environment: Working alongside people from varied backgrounds.
• Skill Development: Opportunities to develop a wide range of skills through diverse responsibilities.
• Community Engagement: Direct interaction with beneficiaries, volunteers, and community partners.
• Flexibility and Passion-Driven Work: Potential for flexible hours and work driven by passion.
• Positive Workplace Culture: A collaborative and supportive environment.
• Financial Transparency: Surplus funds go back into supporting service users, not paying bonuses to directors.
• Job Stability: Charities tend to be financially stable and less risk-averse, providing secure employment.