Support Worker

Walsingham Support; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable social care organization in Ledbury is seeking a compassionate Social Care Support Worker to provide quality-of-life support to individuals with disabilities. The role involves assisting with daily tasks and emotional care to enhance the lives of service users. Exceptional training, flexible working hours, and comprehensive benefits are offered to help you grow in this fulfilling career.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Paid Enhanced DBS

Life assurance equal to three times salary

Access to Blue Light Card savings

Long service awards

Recommend a friend bonus of £250

Qualifications

• Compassionate individual who loves making a difference.
• Ability to work on a care plan and assist with daily living tasks.
• Experience in supporting individuals with disabilities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality, person-centered support.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment.
• Assist with daily living tasks and emotional support.

Skills

Person-centered care

Emotional support

Social interaction

Job description

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.

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 its 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.

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

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'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.

Role Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Help to ensure that Walsingham Support's care is of high quality and person-centred. Deliver quality‑of‑life support tailored to the needs of each individual.
• Ensure a high quality and well‑maintained environment for those we support.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

Work Environment

Our service Keepers Cottage is an older style building set within the countryside with extensive grounds and stunning views.

You will be supporting 8 individuals with Learning Disabilities, aged between 35 to 60. The gardens have a large patio area where our residents can sit and enjoy the sunshine. On the site there is also our outdoor gym facility where the residents can go to exercise. The garden also has a log cabin which has a TV, karaoke machine, air hockey and pool table to entertain our residents all year round.

WHY WORK FOR US

Working for Walsingham Support is a fulfilling and rewarding experience for several reasons. Here are some potential benefits of working for the charity:

• SENSE OF PURPOSE: Knowing that your efforts contribute to improving the lives of others, especially those in need, can be highly fulfilling.
• MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Working for Walsingham allows you to actively contribute to positive change and make a tangible impact on the lives of individuals and communities.
• PERSONAL GROWTH: Working for Walsingham can provide numerous opportunities for personal and professional development.
• EMOTIONAL REWARDS: While the work can be emotionally challenging at times, many find the emotional rewards of helping others to be deeply satisfying. Witnessing positive changes in the lives of those the charity serves can be a powerful motivator.
• ALIGNMENT WITH PERSONAL VALUES: If you are passionate about a social care or social issues, working for Walsingham Support will align with your values and allow you to actively contribute to addressing that issue.