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 that values compassion and community impact, offering flexible hours and comprehensive training for its Support Workers in Briton Ferry. The work culture is centred around enhancing the quality of life for individuals with learning disabilities, providing meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join a charity that prioritises people over profit, where your contributions truly matter.
