Support Worker in Kidderminster

Waking nights 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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Why work with Walsingham Support?

Walsingham Support is a national charity, not a business. We don't make money for shareholders; everything we do is reinvested into supporting the people we care for and the staff who make it happen. Since 1986, every Support Worker at Walsingham Support has played a vital role in enhancing the lives of people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Our world is built on doing good, being the best place to work, and always putting people first.

We believe in an accessible and fair recruitment process. That's why you'll receive interview questions in advance, so you feel confident and ready to shine. If you're ready to join as a Support Worker with Walsingham and want a role that's rewarding, varied, and truly meaningful, apply today.

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.

About The Service: This is a new service in Worcestershire for 4 young men with Autism. Most of the support provided will be on a 1:1 basis. There will be behaviours that challenge, so previous experience in PBS would be advantageous. Knowledge of Autism would be a huge benefit. Support Workers will need to be energetic, motivated, and outcome-focused. The building will need to be secured. People will not be able to leave without support due to significant vulnerability in the community. The people supported are non-verbal, so we need people with good communication skills; ability to sign would be a benefit. These young people need to use up their physical energy, so we need staff who are going to be active like walking, swimming, trampolining. They will have limited independence skills, so a desire to support people to become more independent is essential. There will be a lot of personal care involved. The young people have quite complex health needs. One person is PEG fed, so training for this will need to be provided. Diet is really important; we need staff who will carefully follow SALT guidelines. Aside from college, this will be the first time that these individuals have lived away from home, so staff will need good, sensitive connections with families. There will be some behaviours that challenge, so support workers will need to be observant, calm in a crisis, and resilient. This will be the first time that these young men have lived away from home, so good relationships with families are essential. This is an exciting opportunity to watch the 4 young men progress and build their independent living skills.

Read what our staff team say about working for Walsingham Support. We collected some 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..."
• "...my manager trusts me, believes in my work and supports my professional development..."
• "...I feel more confidence and motivated to learn, grow and contribute to the quality of the organisation..."

Come and work at Walsingham Support - we value our teams.