Support Worker

Walsingham Support; Briton Ferry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Double pay on bank holidays

Enhanced DBS

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Training and apprenticeships

Employee assistance

Blue Light Card

Sleep-in allowance

Job summary

Walsingham Support is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide 1:1 care for a woman living in her own home in Wales. This female-only role focuses on consistent routines, independence, and building trust through person-centred support.

The role includes shift patterns from 08:00–20:00, 08:00–14:00, 14:00–20:00, and waking nights, with a full UK driving licence being essential.

£13.45 per hour; training provided; part-time or bank contracts available.

Qualifications

• Calm, patient and reliable approach.
• Appreciation of routines and consistency.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently during lone-working shifts.
• Professional when working with involved family members.
• Experience supporting people with autism desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support tailored to individual needs.
• Maintain established routines and support a structured daily schedule.
• Build trusting and positive relationships with the individual and family members.
• Support with daily living tasks and community activities.
• Promote independence, wellbeing and emotional reassurance.
• Work professionally and collaboratively with family members and other professionals involved in the individual's support.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Independence

Reliability

Job description

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

• £13.45 per hour
• Female only role.
• A Full UK Manual driving licence is essential for this role.

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.

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.

Shift Patterns

A variety of shifts are available, including:

08:00 20:00

08:00 14:00

14:00 20:00

waking night - 20:00 - 08:00

This female support worker role involves lone working as the individual receives dedicated 1:1 support within her own home.We are excited to recruit compassionate, reliable and person-centred Support Workers to join a brand-new support package for a female individual living in her own home.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference by providing dedicated 1:1 support to a woman with autism and anxiety.

The successful candidate will play a key role in helping the individual maintain a structured, stable environment that promotes her wellbeing, independence and quality of life.

About the Role

The individual thrives on routine and predictability, and consistency is essential to her support. Changes to established routines can be a significant trigger for anxiety, so we are looking for someone who is patient, dependable and able to provide calm, consistent support.

You will be working on a 1:1 basis, supporting the individual to manage daily routines, access activities, maintain her home environment and achieve her personal goals while promoting choice and independence.

What You'll Be Doing Providing high-quality, person-centred support tailored to individual needs.

Maintaining established routines and supporting a structured daily schedule.

Building a trusting and positive relationship with the individual and family members.

Supporting with daily living tasks and community activities.

Promoting independence, wellbeing and emotional reassurance.

Working professionally and collaboratively with family members and other professionals involved in the individual's support.

What We're Looking For

Female support worker without a cat Allergy

A calm, patient and reliable approach.

An understanding of the importance of routines and consistency.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

The ability to work independently and confidently during lone-working shifts.

A professional approach when working alongside involved family members.

Experience supporting people with autism is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

If you are passionate about delivering person-centred support and helping someone live the life they choose, we'd love to hear from you.

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

Read what our staff team say about working for Walsingham Support

We collected some comments from our support workers 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.

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"

Bank Support worker position within a female only service.

£13.45 per hour

A Full UK Driving licence is essential for this support worker role.

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.

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

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.