Female Support Worker

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

Job summary

A dedicated charity organization is seeking a Female Support Worker to enhance the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will provide essential support with day-to-day tasks, ensuring care is tailored to individual needs. Training is provided, making this a fulfilling opportunity for those looking to make a real difference in their community.

Benefits

Favourable working hours

28 days annual leave

Double pay on bank holidays

Paid Enhanced DBS

Pension scheme contributions

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Recommend a friend bonus of £250

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed as training is provided.
• Ability to build genuine relationships with service users.

Responsibilities

• Support service users with day-to-day living tasks.
• Maintain a high-quality environment for those supported.

Job description

Overview

FEMALE SUPPORT WORKER
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 pride ourselves on putting the people we support at the centre of everything we do, 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 by supporting our service users to reach their full potential. You will help ensure care is high quality and person-centred, tailored to each individual\'s needs and lifestyle. You will also help maintain a high-quality environment for those we support. You will work from a care plan, helping with day-to-day living tasks such as personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, emotional support, social interaction and community activity visits.

Interview Process

We believe in an accessible and fair recruitment process. As part of your 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 if you work on 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.
• Employee Assistance Programme supplied by HealthAssured
• Walsingham Rewards Scheme with 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.

About the Service

Pound Farms accommodation is set within the beautiful Ross-on-Wye countryside. The service has extensive grounds and a large communal garden. We support 15 individuals, aged between 20-60 with mild to moderate learning disabilities across two main buildings that are divided into flats.

Why Work For A Charity

Working for a charity offers benefits such as a sense of purpose, social impact, diverse and inclusive environment, opportunities for skill development, community engagement, flexibility, passion-driven work, positive workplace culture, and stability since surplus funds go back into care rather than directors\' bonuses.

Qualifications & Requirements

There is no requirement for prior experience to join as a Support Worker; training is provided. The role involves building genuine relationships with the people you care for and providing day-to-day support as described above.