Support Worker

Walsingham Support; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 13,930,000 - 18,850,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (rising to 38)

Double pay for bank holidays

Paid Enhanced DBS

Pension contributions

Training and development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Walsingham Support is hiring a part-time Floating Support Worker to help adults with learning disabilities live life their way. You’ll work 18 hours weekly at £12.71 per hour and receive full training and ongoing support from a national charity that reinvests in care.

No prior care experience is required; we value kindness, patience and a willingness to learn. Flexible hours and a meaningful role are offered by a supportive team.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; full training and support provided.
• Able to communicate clearly with adults with learning disabilities.
• Reliable and caring with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support people with personal care, cooking and household tasks.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Help people build independence, friendships and new skills.
• Join in with activities, hobbies and community events.

Skills

Compassionate

Patience

Willingness to learn

Good listening

Job description

Floating 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"

£12.71 per hour part time - 18 hours per week.

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

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.

Specific service details (number of people we support, conditions, etc)

• The Floating Support service supports 8 people in the community and their own homes
• We support people with learning disabilities
• We support people with mental health
• We support people with physical disabilities

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

• This is a community role and we follow the lead of the people that we support, we could be going swimming, walking, personal care, shopping, beauty appointments, dog walking, theme parks, football, museums, cinemas, etc
• We visit people in their homes
• We pick up from college and take them out afterwards for some activities, the list is not exhaustive.

The hours we are looking for are:

• Mondays 3.30pm-6pm and then 6.15-8.15pm
• Tuesdays 10.30-12.30pm
• Wednesday 11-2pm and 3.30-6pm
• Thursday 11-2pm

Other Information

It is essential that you have a manual driving licence for this role.

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.