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.
Responsibilities:
* 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.
* You will help to ensure that Walsingham Support's care is of high quality and person-centred. As a Female Support Worker you will help to ensure that care is tailored to the needs of each individual and based on their lifestyle.
* As a Female Support Worker, it is your duty to ensure a high quality and well maintained environment for those we support.
* Each Female 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.
Benefits:
We really care about our staff and offer a wide range of benefits to each Female Support Worker:
* Favourable working hours, including part-time roles and bank positions.
* 28 days annual leave, rising up to 38 days depending on length of service.
* Double pay if you work on bank holidays.
* Life assurance equal to three times your salary.
* Bereavement helpline.
* 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.
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!
About Us:
There are three people who live in the service, they enjoy going into town, cooking & shopping.
They want to increase their independence in the home and the wider community and need staff that will promote this.
They enjoy different hobbies including their own beauty care, painting their nails, fashion, crafts.
We are looking for people who can support them to expand their community activities and independence for example, joining groups, making friends, managing their shopping, planning menus.
THE BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR A CHARITY
Working for a charity can offer a range of unique benefits compared to working for a commercial business.
Notable Differences:
* Sense of Purpose: Many people find working for a charity to be more personally fulfilling because they contribute to a cause or mission that aligns with their values.
* Social Impact: Charities typically focus on addressing social issues, whether it's healthcare, education, poverty, or the environment.
* Diverse and Inclusive Environment: Charities often have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
* Skill Development: Working for a charity may provide opportunities for employees to develop a wide range of skills.
* Community Engagement: Charities are usually deeply connected to the communities they serve.
* Flexibility and Passion-Driven Work: Some charities offer a more flexible work environment.
* Positive Workplace Culture: Charities often foster a positive and collaborative workplace culture.
* Job Stability: Charities are less likely to take risks when expanding, so are less likely to suffer financially.
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