Care Assistant / Support Worker
Job Title: Support Worker
Reference Number: HCPA004121
Company Name: Walsingham Support - 122 Aldenham Road
Shifts Available: Mornings , Evenings , Days , Nights , Weekends
Location: Watford
Type of Care Provider: Care Home
Supporting individuals with: Dementia , Older Adults , End Of Life , Learning Disability , Mental Health , Physical Disability , Neurological Conditions
Pay/Salary: £11.44 Per Hour
Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours Per Week - Various shift patterns available between 07:00 - 21:00
Driving Required: Yes
Contract Type: Full Time Contract
Regrettably, we are not in a position to offer sponsorship at this time.
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 on 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.
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 to 38 days depending on length of service.
- Double pay if you work on bank holidays.
- Pension scheme contributions.
- We can support you to develop in your chosen career field and gain professional qualifications through our apprenticeship offer.
- Life assurance is 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.
- Eyecare vouchers.
- Outstanding work bonus payments.
- Recommend a friend bonus of £250.
- Access to Blue Light Card savings.
This is a wonderfully varied role where you will build genuine relationships with the people you care for.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include the following:
- Assisting with personal hygiene needs
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Providing emotional support
- Social interaction and visits to activities in their communities.
You do not need prior experience to join as a Support Worker with Walsingham Support. We provide all the training required!
You will have:
- A caring & respectful attitude
- Willingness to learn & make a positive difference
- Strong communication & teamwork skills
- A responsible, dedicated & flexible approach to work
