Support Worker

Walsingham Support; Hertsmere; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Hertsmere seeks a compassionate Social Care Support Worker to provide tailored support to individuals with disabilities. This role does not require prior experience, as extensive training will be provided. Key responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks and ensuring high-quality care. The organization offers extensive benefits, including favorable working hours and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Double pay on bank holidays

Paid Enhanced DBS

Pension scheme contributions

Life assurance

Exceptional training opportunities

Recommend a friend bonus of £250

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training is provided.
• Ability to connect with individuals and tailor care to their needs.
• Commitment to support individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality of life support to service users.
• Maintain a high-quality care environment.
• Assist with daily living tasks and provide emotional support.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

WORK SOMEWHERE AWESOME! 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.

This is not a boring gig we are changing lives with care.

Why you will love this job

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.

Interview process and accessibility

We believe in creating an accessible and fair recruitment process. As part of your interview preparation, we will provide the interview questions in advance to help you feel confident and ready to showcase your skills and passion.

About Walsingham Support

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 pride ourselves on putting the people we support at the centre of everything we do, delivering specifically tailored support for every individual we work with.

Role responsibilities

• As a valued member of our team, every Support Worker helps deliver the quality-of-life people with disabilities deserve by supporting service users to reach their full potential.
• You will help ensure that Walsingham Support's care is high quality and person-centred, tailoring care to the needs of each individual and based on their lifestyle.
• As a Support Worker, it is your duty to maintain 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, including personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, providing emotional support, social interaction and visits to activities in the community.

Benefits

• 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
• Pension scheme contributions.
• Support 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.

About the role and requirements

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.

Organization and values

At Walsingham Support, our staff teams are the linchpin of our organisation and they are passionate about our ambition. We work in an equal and diverse society in which people with disabilities are citizens in their own right. We support them so that they can reach their own potential. By working with Walsingham Support, you'll be supporting disabled people live their lives to the full.

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 around 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.

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.

Values

• PEOPLE FOCUSED: 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; open and transparent communication.
• AMBITION: Determined to be the best in everything we do.

When we hire new people, we look for team players who take pride in what they do and adopt a can-do attitude. Each team member plays a vital role in making a difference by helping individuals reach their full potential. In return, we help you exceed your career ambitions, aims and aspirations.

Charity context and differences

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR A CHARITY: Working for a charity offers a range of unique benefits compared to working for a commercial business. Notable differences include:

• Sense of purpose: contributing to a cause or mission aligned with personal values.
• Social impact: focus on addressing social issues and improving lives.
• Diverse and inclusive environment.
• Skill development and multi-role opportunities.
• Community engagement and a sense of belonging.
• Flexibility and passion-driven work in some cases.
• Positive workplace culture.
• You are not making money for a board of directors: surplus funds go back into care, not bonuses to directors.
• Job stability: charities may be less prone to aggressive expansion and market pressures.