Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team making a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. This role offers the opportunity to provide personalized support, helping service users achieve their full potential. With a focus on high-quality care, you will assist with daily living tasks and build genuine relationships with those you support. The organization values its staff, offering extensive training and a range of benefits, including flexible working hours and generous leave. This is a fulfilling opportunity for those passionate about social care and making a positive impact in their community.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Double pay on bank holidays

Pension scheme contributions

Life assurance

Walsingham Rewards Scheme

Exceptional training opportunities

Recommend a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Compassionate and empathetic individuals are encouraged to apply.
• No formal qualifications are necessary; training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centered support to individuals with disabilities.
• Assist with daily living tasks and maintain a supportive environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

No prior experience required

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 responsible for:

1. Delivering the quality-of-life people with disabilities deserve and supporting service users to reach their full potential.
2. Ensuring that Walsingham Support's care is of high quality and person-centred, tailored to the needs of each individual based on their lifestyle.
3. Maintaining a high quality and well-maintained environment for those we support.
4. Working from a care plan, providing help with day-to-day living tasks, including personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, emotional support, social interaction, and community activities.

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, rising up to 38 days depending on length of service.
• Double pay if you work on bank holidays.
• Pension scheme contributions.
• Life assurance equal to three times your salary.
• Walsingham Rewards Scheme with extensive discounts on everyday items.
• Exceptional training and continuing professional development opportunities.
• Recommend a friend bonus of £250.

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!

Why work for us

Working for Walsingham Support is a fulfilling and rewarding experience for several reasons:

• 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.
• Alignment with Personal Values: If you are passionate about social care or social issues, working for Walsingham Support will align with your values.

Our Vision:

• Walsingham Support will grow to become a leader in the social care sector to meet the evolving needs of people we support.
• We will reinforce the voices of all those with learning disabilities, autistic people, and other complex needs to challenge the status quo and influence sector-wide change.

Our Mission:

• We see the person not the limitations. We work alongside adults with complex needs to fulfil their life aspirations.
• We employ and develop exceptional people and continuously learn as we respond to evolving needs.

Our Values:

• People Focused: Striving for people to live their best lives.
• One Team: Achieving meaningful outcomes by creating a friendly, proactive, and inclusive culture.
• Say it as it is: Encouraging open and transparent communication.
• Ambitious: Determined to be the best in everything we do.

When we hire new people, we look for team players who take pride in what they do and adopt a can-do attitude. Each member of the team plays a vital role in making a huge difference to individual lives by helping them to reach their full potential. In return, we'll help you to exceed your career ambitions, aims, and aspirations.