Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading charity organization in the UK is seeking a Support Worker to make a meaningful difference in people's lives. This role is perfect for kind and patient individuals who are eager to help, regardless of prior experience in care. Benefits include favourable working hours, paid DBS, and ongoing support. You will assist individuals with personal care, cooking, and building independence through companionship and engagement in community activities. A rewarding experience awaits those ready to join.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Double pay for bank holidays

Paid Enhanced DBS

Pension contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

£250 recommend-a-friend bonus

£60 per night "sleep in" bonus available

Qualifications

• No prior experience in care needed but must be supportive and kind.
• Ability to support individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• A genuine desire to enhance others' lives.

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

Kindness

Patience

Willingness to learn

Communication

Job description

Support Worker – Join a Charity That Puts People Before Profit

£12.21 per hour plus an excellent benefits package.

Who This Position Suits

This role is for anyone who wants to make a real difference, whatever your age, background, or gender (unless the role is gender specific).

You don't need to have worked in care before if you're kind, patient, and willing to learn; we’ll support you every step of the way.

It could suit someone who's helped others in customer service, childcare, hospitality, teaching, or volunteering, or someone simply looking for a more meaningful job.

If you're the type of person who enjoys listening, lending a hand, and helping others live life to the fullest, you'll fit right in here.

NB: THIS ROLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SKILLED WORKER VISA SPONSORSHIP UNDER CURRENT UK HOME OFFICE RULES, AS IT DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIRED SALARY OR SKILL LEVEL CRITERIA.

We encourage applications to other roles; candidates who already have a valid right to work in the UK through other immigration routes or permissions must meet the minimum eligibility of having at least two years remaining on your current visa.

Benefits

• 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
• £60 per night "sleep in" bonus available in some locations

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.

Important Information

Our first step once you have applied is a brief values evaluation. It highlights the qualities that matter in our work and helps both of us see whether the role is a good fit.

This service supports 5 females, aged between 50 – 75, with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Complex Health Conditions. Your role will be to support these ladies with activities, hobbies, socialising and maintaining their personal needs. You will be supporting wonderful individuals to live a fulfilling life.

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 about 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.