Support Worker
| Posting date: | 10 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £11.44 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £11.44 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 May 2024 |
| Location: | HR8 7SL |
| Company: | Walsingham Support |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 34150-449-04091112 |
Summary
Do you want to finish your day knowing you've made a genuine difference to someone's life? You can as a Support Worker working at Walsingham Support. If you want the satisfaction of helping our disabled service users live rewarding and fulfilled lives in their own homes, then we want to hear from you.
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
FULL AND PART TIME HOURS AVAILABLE FOR EACH SUPPORT WORKER, INCLUDING WAKEFUL NIGHTS
o 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.
o 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.
o As a Support Worker, it is your duty to ensure a high quality and well maintained environment for those we support.
o 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 SUPPORT WORKER STAFF AND OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF BENEFITS:
o Favourable working hours, including part-time roles and bank positions.
o 28 days annual leave, rising up to 38 days depending on length of service.
o Double pay if you work on bank holidays.
o Pension scheme contributions.
o Life assurance equal to three times your salary.
o Bereavement helpline.
o Walsingham Rewards Scheme with extensive discounts on everyday items.
o Exceptional training and continuing professional development opportunities.
o Long service awards.
o Eyecare vouchers.
o Outstanding work bonus payments.
o Recommend a friend bonus of £250.
Pound Farms accommodation is set within the beautiful Ross - on - Wye countryside. The service has extensive grounds and a large communal garden. We support 15 individuals, aged between 20 -60 with mild to moderate Learning Disabilities across two main buildings that are divided up into flats.
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:
o EMPATHY: The ability to understand and share the feelings of others is crucial in providing compassionate care.
o RESPECT: Treating all individuals with dignity and respect, regardless of their background, abilities, or circumstances.
o COMPASSION: A genuine concern for the well-being of others.
o INTEGRITY: Maintaining high ethical standards, honesty, and trustworthiness in all interactions.
o PROFESSIONALISM: Conducting oneself in a manner that upholds the values of the profession and maintains the confidence of those receiving care.
o PATIENCE: Social care workers often deal with challenging situations and individuals, so patience is vital in maintaining a positive and helpful attitude.
o RESILIENCE: The ability to bounce back from difficult situations and maintain a positive attitude in the face of adversity.
o GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Effective communication is essential for building relationships with those in your care and their families.
o ACTIVE LISTENING: The ability to listen attentively to what others are saying, understand their needs, and provide appropriate support.
o CULTURAL SENSITIVITY: Being aware of and respecting the cultural differences and needs of the people you work with.
o FLEXIBILITY: Being adaptable and open to change in a dynamic field where needs and circumstances can evolve rapidly.
o 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.
o TEAMWORK: Collaborating effectively with other professionals and support staff to ensure the best possible care for clients.
o 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.
o 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.
o PROBLEM-SOLVING: Finding practical solutions to address challenges and improve the quality of care and 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! Read on to find out more
FULL AND PART TIME HOURS AVAILABLE FOR EACH SUPPORT WORKER, INCLUDING WAKEFUL NIGHTS
o 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.
o 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.
o As a Support Worker, it is your duty to ensure a high quality and well maintained environment for those we support.
o 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 SUPPORT WORKER STAFF AND OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF BENEFITS:
o Favourable working hours, including part-time roles and bank positions.
o 28 days annual leave, rising up to 38 days depending on length of service.
o Double pay if you work on bank holidays.
o Pension scheme contributions.
o Life assurance equal to three times your salary.
o Bereavement helpline.
o Walsingham Rewards Scheme with extensive discounts on everyday items.
o Exceptional training and continuing professional development opportunities.
o Long service awards.
o Eyecare vouchers.
o Outstanding work bonus payments.
o Recommend a friend bonus of £250.
Pound Farms accommodation is set within the beautiful Ross - on - Wye countryside. The service has extensive grounds and a large communal garden. We support 15 individuals, aged between 20 -60 with mild to moderate Learning Disabilities across two main buildings that are divided up into flats.
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:
o EMPATHY: The ability to understand and share the feelings of others is crucial in providing compassionate care.
o RESPECT: Treating all individuals with dignity and respect, regardless of their background, abilities, or circumstances.
o COMPASSION: A genuine concern for the well-being of others.
o INTEGRITY: Maintaining high ethical standards, honesty, and trustworthiness in all interactions.
o PROFESSIONALISM: Conducting oneself in a manner that upholds the values of the profession and maintains the confidence of those receiving care.
o PATIENCE: Social care workers often deal with challenging situations and individuals, so patience is vital in maintaining a positive and helpful attitude.
o RESILIENCE: The ability to bounce back from difficult situations and maintain a positive attitude in the face of adversity.
o GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Effective communication is essential for building relationships with those in your care and their families.
o ACTIVE LISTENING: The ability to listen attentively to what others are saying, understand their needs, and provide appropriate support.
o CULTURAL SENSITIVITY: Being aware of and respecting the cultural differences and needs of the people you work with.
o FLEXIBILITY: Being adaptable and open to change in a dynamic field where needs and circumstances can evolve rapidly.
o 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.
o TEAMWORK: Collaborating effectively with other professionals and support staff to ensure the best possible care for clients.
o 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.
o 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.
o PROBLEM-SOLVING: Finding practical solutions to address challenges and improve the quality of care and support.