Support Worker

Walsingham Support; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Walsingham Support is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Middlesbrough to provide high-quality care to individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. This varied role involves assisting clients with personal care and day-to-day activities, fostering independence and building meaningful relationships. A complete training program is provided along with generous benefits including paid DBS checks and flexible working hours.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Double pay on bank holidays

Paid Enhanced DBS

Pension scheme contributions

Career development through apprenticeships

Life assurance

Bereavement helpline

Employee Assistance Programme

Walsingham Rewards Scheme with discounts

Exceptional training opportunities

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient individual required.
• Experience not necessary; all training provided.
• Passion for enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily living activities.
• Promote independence and enhance the quality of life of service users.
• Work in a 24-hour care service with flexible hours including weekends.

Skills

Empathy

Respect

Compassion

Integrity

Patience

Resilience

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Job description

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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.
  
  

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.

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
• 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.
  
  

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

Support Worker 24hr Care Service -

The role. The service. The work schedule.

EDWARDS COURT - Cleveland

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our 24-hour care service, providing high-quality support to three individuals with complex needs.

Our Service Users Include

• Two wheelchair users with acquired brain injury and cerebral palsy
• One individual with autism who is nonverbal
  
  

As a Support Worker, you will assist with personal care, daily activities, and social engagement, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.

The role involves working a flexible rota, including days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and occasional night shifts to provide cover.

Hours: 37.5 per week Shifts:

Mixed rota, including weekends and occasional nights

If you are a patient, understanding, and motivated individual with a passion for making a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Support Worker

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.

We recruit people to our services based on these values and traits:

• Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of others is crucial in providing compassionate care.
• Respect: Treating all individuals with dignity and respect, regardless of their background, abilities, or circumstances.
• Compassion: A genuine concern for the well-being of others.
• Integrity: Maintaining high ethical standards, honesty, and trustworthiness in all interactions.
• Professionalism: Conducting oneself in a manner that upholds the values of the profession and maintains the confidence of those receiving care.
• Patience: Social care workers often deal with challenging situations and individuals, so patience is vital in maintaining a positive and helpful attitude.
• Resilience: The ability to bounce back from difficult situations and maintain a positive attitude in the face of adversity.
• Good communication skills: Effective communication is essential for building relationships with those in your care and their families.
• Active listening: The ability to listen attentively to what others are saying, understand their needs, and provide appropriate support.
• Cultural sensitivity: Being aware of and respecting the cultural differences and needs of the people you work with.
• Flexibility: Being adaptable and open to change in a dynamic field where needs and circumstances can evolve rapidly.
• Advocacy: Standing up for the rights and best interests of individuals in your care, especially when they may not be able to do so themselves.
• Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with other professionals and support staff to ensure the best possible care for clients.
• Self-care: Recognising the importance of taking care of your own physical and emotional well-being to prevent burnout and provide the best care possible.
• Knowledge and continuous learning: Keeping up-to-date with the latest research, best practices, and changes in the field of social care to provide the highest quality support.
• Problem-solving: Finding practical solutions to address challenges and improve the quality of care and support.
  
  

Support Worker

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Non-profit Organization Management

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