Overview and Responsibilities
As a valued member of our team, each Support Worker helps deliver the quality of life people with disabilities deserve. You will support our service users to reach their full potential, ensuring care is high quality, person-centred, and tailored to individual needs and lifestyles. You will work from a care plan, providing assistance with day-to-day living tasks such as personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, emotional support, social interaction, and attending activities in the community. You are responsible for helping maintain a high-quality and well-maintained environment for those we support.
Our Walsingham World is built on doing good, being the best place to work, and supporting the people in our services. We do the right thing because it is the right thing to do for our team and the people we support. This is a role with meaningful impact and ongoing development.
About Walsingham Support
Walsingham Support has been operating across England and Wales since 1986. We enhance the lives of people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries, and other complex needs. We pride ourselves on putting the people we support at the centre of everything we do, delivering specifically tailored support for every individual. We offer comprehensive training; no prior experience is required to join as a Support Worker.
Our staff teams are the linchpin of our organisation. We work in an equal and diverse society in which people with disabilities are citizens in their own right. By working with us, you’ll support disabled people to live their lives to the full.
Interview Process and Inclusion
We are committed to an accessible and fair recruitment process. As part of your interview preparation, we will provide the interview questions in advance to help you feel confident and ready to showcase your skills and passion.
Values and People Focus
* PEOPLE FOCUSED: We strive for people to live their best lives.
* ONE TEAM: We work together as a friendly, proactive and inclusive culture.
* SAY IT AS IT IS: Every voice is heard and respected; we encourage open and transparent communication.
* AMBITIOUS: We are determined to be the best in everything we do.
* SENSE OF PURPOSE: The sense of purpose from contributing to a cause can be personally fulfilling.
* COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT and SOCIAL IMPACT: We focus on positive social change and engaging with beneficiaries, volunteers, and partners.
Benefits and Development
* Favourable working hours, including part-time roles and bank positions.
* 28 days annual leave (20 days plus 8 bank holidays), rising with length of service.
* Double pay on bank holidays.
* Paid Enhanced DBS
* Pension scheme contributions
* Apprenticeship opportunities to develop in your chosen career field and gain professional qualifications
* Life assurance equal to three times your salary
* Bereavement helpline and Employee Assistance Programme
* Walsingham Rewards Scheme with discounts on everyday items
* Comprehensive training and continuing professional development opportunities
* Long service awards and Recommend a Friend bonus
* Access to Blue Light Card savings
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