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 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.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure care is tailored to the needs of each individual and based on their lifestyle.
* Maintain a high quality and well-maintained environment for those we support.
* Work from a care plan, providing help with day to day living tasks including personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, emotional support, social interaction, and community activities.
Benefits
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.
* Support for career development and 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.
Why Work for Walsingham Support?
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!
Our Vision
* Walsingham Support will grow to become a leader in the social care sector to meet the evolving needs of people we support.
* We will reinforce the voices of all those with learning disabilities and other complex needs.
Our Mission
* We see the person not the limitations. We work alongside adults with complex needs to fulfil their life aspirations.
Our Values
* People Focused: Striving for people to live their best lives.
* One Team: Creating a friendly, proactive, and inclusive culture.
* Say it as it is: Encouraging open and transparent communication.
* Ambitious: Determined to be the best in everything we do.
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 to reach their full potential.
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