Female Support Worker

Walsingham Support; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A national charity is seeking a Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities in Peacehaven. No experience is required as training will be provided. The role involves supporting personal care, encouraging independence, and participating in community activities. Employees enjoy benefits such as 28 days holiday, paid DBS, and pension contributions. Join a team that values people and puts them first.

Benefits

28 days holiday (rising to 38 with service)

Double pay for bank holidays

Paid Enhanced DBS

Pension contributions and life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Walsingham Rewards Scheme

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training will be provided.
• Ability to support individuals with personal care and household tasks.
• Willingness to participate in community activities.

Responsibilities

• Support people with personal care, cooking, and household tasks.
• Provide companionship, encouragement, and emotional support.
• Help people build independence, friendships, and new skills.
• Join in with activities, hobbies, and community events.

Skills

Companionship

Emotional support

Encouragement

Independence building

Friendship building

Job description

SUPPORT WORKER - JOIN A CHARITY THAT PUTS PEOPLE BEFORE PROFIT

£12.21

Be someone's everyday hero!

Join Walsingham Support, a national charity that doesn't make money for shareholders every penny goes back into supporting people and our incredible staff.

As a Support Worker, you'll help amazing adults with learning disabilities live life their way.

No experience? No problem well give you all the training and support you need to grow.

WORK SOMEWHERE AWESOME..!

One of our lovely team is moving on, so this is your chance to become part of something special and make a real difference every day as a Support Worker.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE BEING A SUPPORT WORKER

Jobs like this don't come along every day. As a Support Worker, you'll be part of a team helping people live their best lives.

This isn't a boring job you'll be changing lives with care, supporting day-to-day living and joining in with activities like bowling, swimming, walks, and community outings.

You don't need prior experience to join as a Support Worker.

We provide all the training you'll need, along with ongoing support to help you build a career in care.

BENEFITS OF BEING A SUPPORT WORKER WITH WALSINGHAM SUPPORT

• Favourable working hours, with part-time and bank Support Worker roles available
• 28 days holiday (rising to 38 with service)
• Double pay for bank holidays
• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Pension contributions and life assurance (3x salary)
• Funded qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme and bereavement helpline
• Walsingham Rewards Scheme and Blue Light Card discounts
• Long service awards and a £250 recommend-a-friend bonus

WHAT A SUPPORT WORKER DOES

• Support people with personal care, cooking, and household tasks
• Provide companionship, encouragement, and emotional support
• Help people build independence, friendships, and new skills
• Join in with activities, hobbies, and community events

WHY WORK WITH WALSINGHAM SUPPORT

Walsingham Support is a national charity, not a business. We don't make money for shareholders everything we do is reinvested into supporting the people we care for and the staff who make it happen.

Since 1986, every Support Worker at Walsingham Support has played a vital role in enhancing the lives of people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Our world is built on doing good, being the best place to work, and always putting people first.

WE BELIEVE IN AN ACCESSIBLE AND FAIR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

That's why you'll receive interview questions in advance, so you feel confident and ready to shine.

If you're ready to join as a Support Worker with Walsingham and want a role that's rewarding, varied, and truly meaningful apply today.

ABOUT THE SERVICE

FEMALE SUPPORT WORKER

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 up into flats.

Work with Walsingham and make a real difference to people's lives

OUR VISION

• Walsingham Support will grow to become a leader in the social care sector to meet the evolving needs of people we support and the higher expectations they have around how they live.
• We will reinforce the voices of all those with learning disabilities, autistic people and other complex needs to challenge the status quo, disrupt perceived limitations and influence sector wide change.

OUR MISSION

• We see the person not the limitations. We work alongside adults with complex needs to fulfil their life aspirations. We employ and develop exceptional people. We are agile, continuously learning as we respond to evolving needs.

OUR VALUES

• PEOPLE FOCUSED: Whether it is staff or the people we support, we strive for people to live their best lives.
• ONE TEAM: Achieving meaningful outcomes by coming together to create a friendly, proactive and inclusive culture.
• SAY IT AS IT IS: Every voice is heard and respected, we encourage open and transparent communication.
• AMBITIOUS: Determined to be the best in everything we do.

When we hire new people, we look for team players who take pride in what they do and adopt a can‑do attitude. Each and every member of the team plays a vital role in making a huge difference to individual lives by helping them to reach their full potential. In return, well help you to exceed your career ambitions, aims and aspirations.