Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. This role as a Support Worker offers the chance to make a real difference, providing tailored support and care to those in need. You'll work in a positive environment that values diversity, inclusivity, and personal growth. With comprehensive training provided, you can develop your career while enjoying a range of benefits, including generous leave and professional development opportunities. This is not just a job; it's a chance to change lives and be part of something meaningful.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Double pay on bank holidays

Paid Enhanced DBS

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Exceptional training opportunities

Recommend a friend bonus of £250

Access to Blue Light Card savings

Qualifications

• Looking for a compassionate individual who enjoys helping others.
• No prior experience needed; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with disabilities in daily living tasks.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centered care for service users.
• Build genuine relationships with those you care for.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

No prior experience required

Job description

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Wanted: Social Care Support Worker SuperHero

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

• 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.

We really care about our staff and offer a wide range of benefits to each Support Worker:

• 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.
• 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.

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! Read on to find out more.

Female Support Worker.

As an organisation, Walsingham Support aspires to be the employer of choice in the social care sector.

For the people we support, we want them to be surrounded by team members who have the values and approach that enables them to lead truly fulfilled lives.

Joining Walsingham Support will help to enhance the lives of the people we support but also give you an opportunity to develop your career in this wonderful area of work.

This charity needs great people; do you fit the bill?

More about the service:

This service delivers support to two males with challenging behaviour, Mental Health needs, and learning disabilities.

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR A CHARITY - FEMALE SUPPORT WORKER

Working for a charity can offer a range of unique benefits compared to working for a commercial business.

• Sense of Purpose: Many people find working for a charity to be more personally fulfilling because they contribute to a cause or mission that aligns with their values. The sense of purpose derived from making a positive impact on society can be a powerful motivator.
• Social Impact: Charities typically focus on addressing social issues, whether it's healthcare, education, poverty, or the environment. Working for a charity allows employees to be part of efforts to create positive social change and improve the lives of others.
• Diverse and Inclusive Environment: Charities often have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, reflecting the diverse communities they serve. Employees may find themselves working alongside people with varied backgrounds and perspectives.
• Skill Development: Working for a charity may provide opportunities for employees to develop a wide range of skills. With limited resources, employees often take on multiple roles and responsibilities, allowing for skill diversification and professional growth.
• Community Engagement: Charities are usually deeply connected to the communities they serve. Employees may have the chance to engage directly with beneficiaries, volunteers, and community partners, fostering a strong sense of community and interconnectedness.
• Flexibility and Passion-Driven Work: While this may not be universally true, some charities offer a more flexible work environment, recognising the passion and commitment of their employees. This can lead to increased job satisfaction and work-life balance.
• Positive Workplace Culture: Charities often foster a positive and collaborative workplace culture where employees share a common goal and work together to achieve it. This sense of camaraderie can contribute to a supportive and encouraging work environment.
• You are not making money for a board of Directors: At Walsingham, any surplus funds generated by the charity goes back into the care of the service users, not pay bonuses to directors.
• Job Stability: According to Tori Utley's article for Forbes magazine in 2016, charities are less likely to take risks when expanding, so are less likely to suffer financially compared to companies that focus purely on profit. Many non-profit organisations do not have private owners, and they do not issue stock or pay dividends as rewards.