Support Worker

Walsingham Support; Cilfrew; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A national charity in the UK is seeking a Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities. This role requires no prior experience, as comprehensive training will be provided. You'll support daily activities, promote independence, and provide emotional encouragement. The organization emphasizes a caring workplace that reinvests funds into people and services.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Double pay for bank holidays

Paid Enhanced DBS

Pension contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

£250 recommend-a-friend bonus

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring nature.
• Willingness to participate in a variety of activities.
• No prior experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support people with personal care, cooking, and household tasks.
• Provide companionship, encouragement, and emotional support.
• Help people build independence and friendships.

Skills

Companionship

Emotional Support

Cooking

Household Tasks

Independence Building

Job description

JOIN A CHARITY THAT PUTS PEOPLE BEFORE PROFIT

£12.21 per hour.

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; we will give you all the training and support you need to grow.

WORK SOMEWHERE AWESOME!!

WHY YOU WILL LOVE BEING A SUPPORT WORKER

Jobs like this don't come along every day. You'll be part of a team helping people live their best lives.

It's not 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.

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.

This service delivers support to 2 young adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism in residential accommodation.

You will be working within the community helping the people we support with shopping, activities, hobbies, socialising and maintaining their personal needs.

The ladies love animals, arts & crafts and pottery!

You will be supporting wonderful individuals to live a fulfilling life.