Support Worker

Walsingham Support; Workington; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Double pay for bank holidays

Funded qualifications & apprenticeshs

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Sleep-in allowances

Job summary

Walsingham Support in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help adults with learning disabilities live life their way. The role includes compassionate care and community participation, with comprehensive training provided for newcomers.

No prior care experience is required; you will receive ongoing guidance and support to grow within the service. A full UK manual driving licence is essential, and the role offers a competitive hourly rate and meaningful daily

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; training and support provided to grow in the role.
• Full UK manual driving licence is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

Overview

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"

£13.45 per hour

A full UK Manual driving licence is essential for this role.

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.

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; we\'ll 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

About the Service

Our friendly residential service is home to six individuals (one female and five males) with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. We are passionate about delivering person-centred support that enables each individual to live a fulfilling, active, and independent life.

This is a busy and rewarding service, where no two days are the same. The individuals who live here enjoy a wide range of activities, including walking, swimming, community outings, social activities, exploring new experiences and hobbies.

We\'re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, caring, and enjoys supporting people to lead active and meaningful lives.

Shift Patterns

This role involves working a variety of shifts across a 7-day rota, including weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins.

Typical shift patterns include: 8:00am – 8:00pm, 8:00am; 11:00pm, followed by a sleep-in, then 7:00am – 8:00am the following morning.

Flexibility is essential, as shift patterns are based on the needs of the service.

Benefits

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

Staff feedback

Read what our staff team say about working for Walsingham Support. We collected 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..."

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.