Support Worker

Walsingham Support; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Favourable working hours

28 days holiday

Double pay for bank holidays

Paid Enhanced DBS

Pension contributions and life assure.

Funded qualifications and Apprenticesh

Employee Assistance Programme and bere

Rewards Scheme and Blue Light Card

Long service awards

£250 recommend-a-friend bonus

£60 per night sleep in bonus

Job summary

Walsingham Support is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities, autism and dementia. You will provide personal care, enable participation in daily activities and community events, and help individuals live life on their own terms.

Training is provided and no prior care experience is required. Join a national charity reinvesting in people and staff, with varied shifts including full-time and part-time roles, and a strong emphasis on person-centered

Qualifications

• No formal care experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support people with personal care, cooking and household tasks.
• Provide companionship, encouragement and emotional support.
• Help individuals build independence, friendships and new skills.
• Join in activities, hobbies and community events.
• Administer medication after training where required.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high-quality support.

Job description

Support Worker - Join a Charity That Puts People Before Profit

What our staff say about working for us: "I feel valued within my service and team, and it has had a positive impact on my confidence and motivation"

Who this position suits:

This role is for anyone who wants to make a real difference, whatever your age, background, or gender (unless the role is gender specific)

You don't need to have worked in care before if you're kind, patient, and willing to learn, we'll support you every step of the way.

It could suit someone who's helped others in customer service, childcare, hospitality, teaching, or volunteering, or someone simply looking for a more meaningful job.

If you're the type of person who enjoys listening, lending a hand, and helping others live life to the fullest, you'll fit right in here.

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.

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

Work somewhere awesome..!

One of our lovely team is moving on, so this is your chance to become part of something special and make a real difference every day as a Support Worker.

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.

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
• £60 per night "sleep in" bonus available in some locations

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.

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.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of the people we support.

As a Support Worker, you'll provide personalised support to individuals with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, autism and dementia.

You'll get to know each person as an individual, supporting them to live a fulfilling life, develop their independence and achieve the things that are important to them.

Your role will be varied and rewarding.

You will work alongside the people we support with day-to-day activities, encourage them to take part in activities and the wider community, and provide support with personal care where required.

You may also support wheelchair users and, following appropriate training, administer medication.

You will be an important part of the team, working collaboratively with colleagues to provide consistent, high-quality support.

You will also take on key working responsibilities, building positive relationships and helping to ensure each persons individual needs, preferences and goals remain at the heart of the support we provide.

The role offers a variety of shift patterns to support different working arrangements.

Full-time colleagues will typically work 8-hour shifts across 5 days, while part-time opportunities can include 6-hour shifts across 4 days.

Weekend working will be required, with patterns including weekend-on/weekend-off arrangements.

No two days are the same, but every day gives you the opportunity to make a positive difference to someone's life.

If you are compassionate, patient, reliable and have a genuine desire to support people to live life on their own terms, we would love to hear from you.

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 - we value our teams.