Support Worker

Walsingham Support; Workington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a national charity as a Support Worker in Workington. This role is for kind and patient individuals who want to make a positive impact. You will support people in personal care and household tasks, and no prior experience is required. The job offers flexible hours, generous holiday allowances, and various employee benefits. This is an opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while developing personally and professionally.

Benefits

28 days holiday (rising to 38 with service)

Double pay for bank holidays

Paid Enhanced DBS

Funded qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Long service awards

£60 per night 'sleep in' bonus

Qualifications

• Must be willing to support people with personal care and daily tasks.
• Experience in customer service or similar roles is beneficial.
• No prior care experience needed but must exhibit compassion.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care, cooking, and household tasks.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Help people build independence and new skills.

Skills

Kindness

Patience

Willingness to learn

Job description

SUPPORT WORKER - JOIN A CHARITY THAT PUTS PEOPLE BEFORE PROFIT

Salary: £12.60

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 enjoy 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 AT LEAST TWO YEARS REMAINING ON THEIR CURRENT VISA.

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

SHIFT PATTERNS

16 hour sleep in shifts and 12 hour day shifts including weekends and bank holidays. Very active service with a range of activities including walking and swimming.

ABOUT THE SERVICE

Residential service supporting six individuals with learning disabilities, one female and five males.

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.

READ WHAT OUR STAFF TEAM SAY ABOUT WORKING FOR WALSINGHAM SUPPORT

• "...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..."

ABOUT WALSINGHAM SUPPORT

One of our lovely team members 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. Join Walsingham Support, a national charity that does not make money for shareholders – every penny goes back into supporting people and our incredible staff.

COME AND WORK AT WALSINGHAM SUPPORT – WE VALUE OUR TEAMS