Support worker

Walsingham Support; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsingham Support is seeking compassionate Support Workers to help adults with learning disabilities live life their way. You’ll provide person-centred support on a 1:1 basis, with 2:1 in the community, and you’ll help with daily living and meaningful activities.

Full training will be provided, including PBM if you don’t already have it, and a full UK manual driving licence is essential. Join a team that values people before profit and makes a real difference in the lives of those we support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with autism is preferred.
• PBM training or knowledge will be provided.
• Ability to work 1:1 and 2:1 in community settings.
• Full UK manual driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support four adults with autism and learning disabilities in daily living.
• Provide person-centred support and build positive relationships.
• Assist with activities and community access, promoting independence.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication skills

Education

PBM training

Job description

We are looking for a Support Worker's to Join a Charity That Puts People Before Profit

Be someone's everyday hero & Work somewhere awesome..!

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 well give you all the training and support you need to grow.

Why you will love being a Support Worker...

Jobs like this don't come along every day. As a Support Worker, you'll be part of a team helping people live their best lives.

This isn't 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 as a Support Worker.

We provide all the training you'll need, along with ongoing support to help you build a career in care.

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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Our first step once you have applied, is a brief values evaluation. It highlights the qualities that matter in our work and helps both of us see whether the role is a good fit.

Full time contract - 37.5 hours per week

A Full UK Manual driving licence is Essential for this role.

We support four adult men with autism and associated learning disabilities, who may at times display behaviours that challenge.

• Individuals are supported on a 1:1 basis, with additional 2:1 support for one individual when accessing the community.
• We are looking for compassionate, patient and confident Support Workers who can build positive relationships and provide person-centred support.
• Previous experience of Positive Behaviour Management (PBM) or supporting people with behaviours that challenge is desirable.
• If you do not have previous PBM experience, full training will be provided, and you will need to be willing to attend and complete PBM training.
• You will play an important role in helping the people we support develop their independence, build confidence and enjoy meaningful experiences within their home and community.

The three things we would like an applicant to know about the role before applying...

1 - Experience of working with Autism.

2 - Experience and understanding of PBM

3 - A general understanding that each of those we support is an individual and that their care reflects their individuality.

Shift are a mixture of earlies and lates

7.00 - 14.30 or 14.30 - 22.00

Wakeful - 22.00 - 7.00.

sleep in shift is in addition to the wakeful each night - 22.00 - 07.00

Read what our staff team say about working for Walsingham Support

We collected some comments from our team members from our 3 month and 6 month pulse surveys.

Here is what they said:

• "...I feel motivated, valued and committed to providing high-quality care..."
• "...every voice is valued and my manager is always accessible when I need to speak up or contribute..."
• "...I feel supported when it comes to developing professionally..."
• "...the onboarding played a pivotal role in helping me understand and appreciate my role..."
• "...I feel supported in my development and genuinely feel good working as a Walsingham Support Worker..."
• "...I feel very confident because I've had the right training and work with a team that's always ready to help..."
• "...the onboarding played a pivotal role in helping me understand and appreciate my role..."
• "...my manager trusts me, believes in my work and supports my professional development..."
• "...I feel more confident and motivated to learn, grow and contribute to the quality of the organisation..."

Come and work at Walsingham Support as a support worker - we value our teams!!

NB: This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK Home Office rules, as it does not meet the required salary or skill level criteria.

Whilst we encourage applications to other roles, candidates who already have a valid right to work in the UK through other immigration routes or permissions must meet the minimum eligibility of having at least two years remaining on your current visa.