Support Worker

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Wanted: Social Care Support Worker SuperHero

One of our lovely team has decided it is time to move on and so we need to find an exceptional individual to step in their shoes and offer the people we support some incredible service.

Why you will love this job:

Jobs like this don't come along every day. We are searching for a people person, someone with a big heart who loves making others days a bit brighter.

Our Walsingham World is built on doing good, being the best place to work and supporting the people in our services. We do the right thing because its the right thing to do for our team and for the people we support.

This is not a boring gig we are changing lives with care.

Our Interview Process Transparency & Support

We believe in creating an accessible and fair recruitment process. That's why, 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.

Shift Patterns

Morning 7am-2:30pm

Evening 2pm-9:30pm

Night 9:15pm-7:15am

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 in 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 Support Worker is there to help deliver the quality-of-life people with disabilities deserve. By doing so, the support worker will be supporting our service users to reach their full potential.
• You will help to ensure that Walsingham Support's care is of high quality and person-centred. As a Support Worker you will help to ensure that care is tailored to the needs of each individual and based on their lifestyle.
• As a Support Worker, it is your duty to ensure a high quality and well maintained environment for those we support.
• Each Support Worker is expected to work from a care plan, providing help with day to day living tasks. This might include personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, providing emotional support, social interaction and visits to activities in their communities.

We really care about our staff and offer a wide range of benefits to each Support Worker:

• Favourable working hours, including part-time roles and bank positions.
• 28 days annual leave (20 days leave + 8 days bank holidays), rising up to 38 days depending on length of service.
• Double pay if you work on bank holidays.
• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Pension scheme contributions.
• We can support you to develop in your chosen career field and gain professional qualifications through our apprenticeship offer.
• Life assurance equal to three times your salary.
• Bereavement helpline.
• Employee Assistance Programme supplied by HealthAssured
• Walsingham Rewards Scheme with extensive discounts on everyday items.
• Exceptional training and continuing professional development opportunities.
• Long service awards.
• Recommend a friend bonus of £250.
• Access to Blue Light Card savings.

This is a wonderfully varied role where you will build genuine relationships with the people you care for. You do not need prior experience to join as a Support Worker with Walsingham Support. We provide all the training required! Read on to find out more

ABOUT US

As an organisation, Walsingham Support absolutely aspire to be the employer of choice in the social care sector. For the people we support, we want them to be surrounded by team members who have the values and approach that enables them to lead truly fulfilled lives. Joining Walsingham Support will help to enhance the lives of the people we support but also give you an opportunity to develop your career in this wonderful area of work. This charity needs great people do you fit the bill.??

At Walsingham Support, our staff teams are the linchpin of our organisation and they are passionate about our ambition. We work in an equal and diverse society in which people with disabilities are citizens in their own right. We support them so that they can reach their own potential.

We recruit people to our services based on these values and traits:

• Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of others is crucial in providing compassionate care.
• Respect: Treating all individuals with dignity and respect, regardless of their background, abilities, or circumstances.
• Compassion: A genuine concern for the well-being of others.
• Integrity: Maintaining high ethical standards, honesty, and trustworthiness in all interactions.
• Professionalism: Conducting oneself in a manner that upholds the values of the profession and maintains the confidence of those receiving care.
• Patience: Social care workers often deal with challenging situations and individuals, so patience is vital in maintaining a positive and helpful attitude.
• Resilience: The ability to bounce back from difficult situations and maintain a positive attitude in the face of adversity.
• Good communication skills: Effective communication is essential for building relationships with those in your care and their families.
• Active listening: The ability to listen attentively to what others are saying, understand their needs, and provide appropriate support.
• Cultural sensitivity: Being aware of and respecting the cultural differences and needs of the people you work with.
• Flexibility: Being adaptable and open to change in a dynamic field where needs and circumstances can evolve rapidly.
• Advocacy: Standing up for the rights and best interests of individuals in your care, especially when they may not be able to do so themselves.
• Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with other professionals and support staff to ensure the best possible care for clients.
• Self-care: Recognising the importance of taking care of your own physical and emotional well-being to prevent burnout and provide the best care possible.
• Knowledge and continuous learning: Keeping up-to-date with the latest research, best practices, and changes in the field of social care to provide the highest quality support.
• Problem-solving: Finding practical solutions to address challenges and improve the quality of care and support.