At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with personal care, cooking, and emotional encouragement.
- Company: Join Walsingham Support, a charity dedicated to people with learning disabilities.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, 28 days holiday, double pay on bank holidays, and funded qualifications.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and community involvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Kind, patient, and willing to learn; good communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 28000 £ per year.
Walsingham Support is a national charity that reinvests all profits into supporting people with learning disabilities and the staff who care for them.
Why you will love this role
- Enjoy a supportive team, comprehensive training, flexible hours and a wide range of benefits while making a real difference to people’s lives.
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
- £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
Qualifications
- Kind, patient and willing to learn with minimal prior experience in care
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Basic computer literacy is preferred
- Must have a valid right to work in the UK; non‑UK residents must have at least two years remaining on their visa and the role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship
Employment Details
- Shift patterns run between 07:00 and 21:00, with early and late shifts available.
- Bank hours are also offered.
- The position is not subject to visa sponsorship under current UK Home Office rules.
Female Support Worker in Teddington employer: Walsingham Support
Walsingham Support is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. With a strong emphasis on employee well-being, we offer flexible working hours, comprehensive training, and a supportive team environment, alongside generous benefits such as enhanced holiday entitlement and funded qualifications. Join us in a role where your contributions truly matter, and enjoy the unique advantage of working for a charity that prioritises people over profit.
