Female Support Worker

Walsingham Support; Ovingdean; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care organization in England is seeking a compassionate Social Care Support Worker to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities. No prior experience is required, as full training will be provided. You will assist with daily living tasks and help maintain a supportive environment. Enjoy favorable working hours, generous annual leave, and extensive employee benefits including life assurance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Double pay on bank holidays

Paid Enhanced DBS

Pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Recommend a friend bonus of £250

Qualifications

• No previous experience needed; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver quality-of-life support to individuals with disabilities.
• Ensure care is high quality and person-centred.
• Maintain a well-supported environment for service users.
• Assist with personal care and daily living tasks.

Job description

Overview

WORK SOMEWHERE AWESOME! WANTED: SOCIAL CARE SUPPORT WORKER SUPERHERO

One of our lovely team has decided it is time to move on and we need 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.

Our Interview Process Transparency & Support: 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.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

About the role and requirements

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!

Benefits

• 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.

About Walsingham Support

Walsingham Support has been operating across England and Wales since 1986. We enhance the lives of people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries 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.

Our vision, mission and values are centered on people-focused care, teamwork, open communication, and ambition to continuously improve.

Why work for us

• SENSE OF PURPOSE: Knowing that your efforts contribute to improving the lives of others.
• MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Contribute to positive change and make a tangible impact.
• PERSONAL GROWTH: Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• EMOTIONAL REWARDS: The meaningful rewards of helping others.
• ALIGNMENT WITH PERSONAL VALUES: A role aligned with social care or social issues.