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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 on 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 Waking Nights Support Worker helps deliver the quality of life that people with disabilities deserve. By doing so, you will support our service users in reaching their full potential.
• You will help ensure that Walsingham Support's care is of high quality and person-centred. As a Waking Nights Support Worker, you will tailor care to each individual's needs and lifestyle.
• As a Waking Nights Support Worker, it is your duty to maintain a high-quality environment for those we support.
• Each Waking Nights Support Worker works from a care plan, providing assistance with daily living tasks. This might include personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, emotional support, social interaction, and visits to community activities.
Our Interview Process Transparency & Support
We believe in creating an accessible and fair recruitment process. As part of your interview preparation, we will provide the interview questions in advance. We want you to feel confident and ready to showcase your skills and passion.
We really care about our staff and offer a wide range of benefits to each Waking Nights Support Worker:
• Favourable working hours, including part-time roles and bank positions.
• 28 days annual leave (20 days leave + 8 days bank holidays), increasing up to 38 days with length of service.
• Double pay for work on bank holidays.
• Pension scheme contributions.
• Support for career development and professional qualifications through our apprenticeship program.
• Life assurance equal to three times your salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme provided by HealthAssured.
• Walsingham Rewards Scheme with discounts on everyday items.
• Extensive training and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Recommend a friend bonus of £250.
• Access to Blue Light Card savings.
This role offers variety and the opportunity to build genuine relationships with the people you care for.
No prior experience is necessary to join as a Waking Nights Support Worker. We provide all the required training! Read on to learn more.
ABOUT US
Walsingham Support aspires to be the employer of choice in the social care sector.
We aim for our staff to embody values and approaches that enable those we support to lead fulfilled lives.
Joining us will help you develop your career in this rewarding field and make a positive impact on people's lives.
This charity needs dedicated people—do you fit the bill?
Waking Nights Support Worker
Our staff are the backbone of our organization and are passionate about our mission.
We support an equal and diverse society where people with disabilities are recognized as citizens with rights.
We recruit based on these core values and traits:
• Empathy: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others to provide compassionate care.
• Respect: Treating all individuals with dignity, regardless of background or abilities.
• Compassion: Genuine concern for others' well-being.
• Integrity: Upholding high ethical standards, honesty, and trustworthiness.
• Professionalism: Conducting oneself in a manner that reflects the values of the profession.
• Patience: Maintaining a positive attitude in challenging situations.
• Resilience: Bouncing back from difficulties while maintaining positivity.
• Good communication skills: Building relationships through effective communication.
• Active listening: Attentively understanding and responding to needs.
• Cultural sensitivity: Respecting and understanding cultural differences.
• Flexibility: Adapting to changing needs and circumstances.
• Advocacy: Standing up for individuals' rights and interests.
• Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with colleagues.
• Self-care: Prioritizing your own physical and emotional well-being.
• Knowledge and continuous learning: Staying updated with best practices and research.
• Problem-solving: Developing practical solutions to challenges.
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