Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Auckley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000

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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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. It is your duty to ensure a high quality and well maintained environment for those we support.
4. 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.

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

1. Favourable working hours, including part-time roles and bank positions.
2. 28 days annual leave, rising up to 38 days depending on length of service.
3. Double pay if you work on bank holidays.
4. Pension scheme contributions.
5. Life assurance equal to three times your salary.
6. Walsingham Rewards Scheme with extensive discounts on everyday items.
7. Exceptional training and continuing professional development opportunities.
8. Outstanding work bonus payments.
9. 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 Female 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?

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR A CHARITY

1. 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. The sense of purpose derived from making a positive impact on society can be a powerful motivator.
2. Social Impact: Charities typically focus on addressing social issues, whether it's healthcare, education, poverty, or the environment. Working for a charity allows employees to be part of efforts to create positive social change and improve the lives of others.
3. Diverse and Inclusive Environment: Charities often have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, reflecting the diverse communities they serve. Employees may find themselves working alongside people with varied backgrounds and perspectives.
4. Skill Development: Working for a charity may provide opportunities for employees to develop a wide range of skills. With limited resources, employees often take on multiple roles and responsibilities, allowing for skill diversification and professional growth.
5. Community Engagement: Charities are usually deeply connected to the communities they serve. Employees may have the chance to engage directly with beneficiaries, volunteers, and community partners, fostering a strong sense of community and interconnectedness.
6. Flexibility and Passion-Driven Work: While this may not be universally true, some charities offer a more flexible work environment, recognising the passion and commitment of their employees. This can lead to increased job satisfaction and work-life balance.
7. Positive Workplace Culture: Charities often foster a positive and collaborative workplace culture where employees share a common goal and work together to achieve it. This sense of camaraderie can contribute to a supportive and encouraging work environment.
8. You are not making money for a board of Directors: At Walsingham, any surplus funds generated by the charity goes back into the care of the service users not pay bonuses to directors.
9. Job Stability: According to Tori Utley's article for Forbes magazine in 2016, charities are less likely to take risks when expanding, so are less likely to suffer financially compared to companies that focus purely on profit. Many non-profit organisations do not have private owners, and they do not issue stock or pay dividends as rewards.