Female Support Worker

Walsingham Support; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time roles available

28 days holiday (rising to 38 with new

Double pay for bank holidays

Paid Enhanced DBS

Pension contributions

Life assurance (3x salary)

Funded qualifications and apprenticesh

Job summary

Walsingham Support is seeking a Female Support Worker to help adults with learning disabilities live life their way at Pound Farm. You’ll provide care, companionship, and practical support, with training supplied to ensure confidence in every task.

No prior care experience is required; the role welcomes kind, patient applicants who are willing to learn. The service runs with flexible shifts, and growth opportunities are available within a national charity dedicated to reinvesting in people and

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; kindness, patience, and willingness to learn are valued.
• Full training and ongoing support provided to help you grow in the role.
• Ability to work as part of a team to support adults with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassionate

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Job description

Female Support Worker - Join a Charity That Puts People Before Profit

What our staff say about working for us: "I feel valued within my service and team, and it has had a positive impact on my confidence and motivation"

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.

Whilst 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.

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 Female 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 Female Support Worker.

Why you will love being a Female Support Worker...

Jobs like this don't come along every day. As a Female 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 Female 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 Female 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
• £60 per night "sleep in" bonus available in some locations

What a Female 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 Female 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.

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.

About Pound Farm:

Pound Farm is a welcoming and vibrant home where you'll support 15 adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent and meaningful lives.

Every day is different, with opportunities to help people enjoy the things that matter most to them, whether that's attending appointments, taking part in hobbies and activities, learning new skills, or simply spending time out in their local community.

You’ll become part of a supportive and friendly team that works together to create a positive, person-centred environment where the people we support can thrive.

Due to our rural location, you'll need to be confident that you can reliably travel to and from the service for your shifts.

While we can welcome some colleagues who don't drive, the role also relies on team members who are able to drive our service vehicles to support people to access appointments, social activities and community opportunities.

Because of this, the number of non-driving roles is limited.

Typical Shift Patterns:

• Early: 7:30am to 3:30pm
• Late: 1:30pm to 9:30pm
• Sleep-in: 2:30pm to 10:30pm, followed by a sleep-in until 7:30am

Weekend shifts follow the same pattern, with early shifts starting at 8:00am, and you'll enjoy every other weekend off, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Female Support Worker - Pound Farm

Read what our staff team say about working for Walsingham Support

We collected some comments from our team members from our 3 month and 6 month pulse surveys.

Here is what they said:

• "...I feel motivated, valued and committed to providing high-quality care..."
• "...every voice is valued and my manager is always accessible when I need to speak up or contribute..."
• "...I feel supported when it comes to developing professionally..."
• "...the onboarding played a pivotal role in helping me understand and appreciate my role..."
• "...I feel supported in my development and genuinely feel good working as a Walsingham Support Worker..."
• "...I feel very confident because I've had the right training and work with a team that's always ready to help..."
• "...the onboarding played a pivotal role in helping me understand and appreciate my role..."
• "...my manager trusts me, believes in my work and supports my professional development..."
• "...I feel more confident and motivated to learn, grow and contribute to the quality of the organisation..."

Come and work at Walsingham Support - we value our teams.