Support Worker

Overview

SUPPORT WORKER – JOIN A CHARITY THAT PUTS PEOPLE BEFORE PROFIT

Salary: £12.60

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.

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.

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 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. You’ll be helping to change 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 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 (continued)

• 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.

Recruitment process and service information

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. Our first step once you have applied is a brief values evaluation to highlight the qualities that matter in our work and help both of us see whether the role is a good fit.

ABOUT THE SERVICE: Shifts patterns vary, covering 7 days a week and can include 8am-9pm shifts or a sleepover shift starting at 11am and working until 11pm, then sleeping in the service until 7am and finishing at 11am. Must be able to do sleepovers.

Important information and why work for us

Why work for us includes: a sense of purpose, making a difference, personal growth, emotional rewards, and alignment with personal values. These elements contribute to a fulfilling and rewarding experience working for Walsingham Support.