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.
Role Overview:
As a valued member of our team, each Female 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.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Ensure that Walsingham Support's care is of high quality and person-centred.
2. Work from a care plan, providing help with day-to-day living tasks, which may include personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, emotional support, social interaction, and community activities.
3. Maintain a high quality and well-maintained environment for those we support.
Benefits:
1. Favourable working hours, including part-time roles and bank positions.
2. 28 days annual leave (20 days leave + 8 days bank holidays), rising up to 38 days depending on length of service.
3. Double pay if you work on bank holidays.
4. Pension scheme contributions.
5. Support for career development and professional qualifications through our apprenticeship offer.
6. Life assurance equal to three times your salary.
7. Employee Assistance Programme supplied by HealthAssured.
8. Walsingham Rewards Scheme with extensive discounts on everyday items.
9. Exceptional training and continuing professional development opportunities.
10. Recommend a friend bonus of £250.
11. 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 Female Support Worker with Walsingham Support; we provide all the training required!
Why Work for a Charity?
Working for a charity can offer unique benefits compared to working for a commercial business:
1. Sense of Purpose: Contribute to a cause that aligns with your values.
2. Social Impact: Be part of efforts to create positive social change.
3. Diverse and Inclusive Environment: Work alongside people with varied backgrounds and perspectives.
4. Skill Development: Opportunities for skill diversification and professional growth.
5. Community Engagement: Engage directly with beneficiaries and community partners.
6. Flexibility and Passion-Driven Work: Potentially enjoy a more flexible work environment.
7. Positive Workplace Culture: Collaborate with a team working towards a common goal.
8. Job Stability: Charities are often more stable than profit-driven companies.
Join Us:
When we hire new people, we look for team players who take pride in what they do and adopt a can-do attitude. Each member of the team plays a vital role in making a huge difference to individual lives by helping them reach their full potential. In return, we'll help you exceed your career ambitions, aims, and aspirations.
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