Employer: Walsingham Support
Job Title: Support Worker
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £12.21 Per Hour
Job Type: Part-time
Who This Suits
This role is for anyone who wants to make a real difference, whatever your age, background, or gender (unless the role is gender specific).
You don’t need to have worked in care before if you’re kind, patient, and willing to learn, Walsingham Support will support you every step of the way.
It could suit someone who’s helped others in customer service, childcare, hospitality, teaching, or volunteering, or someone simply looking for a more meaningful job.
If you’re the type of person who enjoys listening, lending a hand, and helping others live life to the fullest, you’ll fit right in here.
Be someone’s everyday hero!
About Walsingham Support
Join Walsingham Support, a national charity that doesn’t make money for shareholders — every penny goes back into supporting people and staff.
As a Support Worker, you’ll help amazing adults with learning disabilities live life their way.
No experience? No problem — Walsingham Support will give you all the training and support you need to grow.
One of the team is moving on, so this is your chance to become part of something special and make a real difference every day as a Support Worker.
Why You Will Love Being a Support Worker
Jobs like this don’t come along every day. As a Support Worker, you’ll be part of a team helping people live their best lives.
This isn’t a boring job — you’ll be changing lives with care, supporting day-to-day living and joining in with activities like bowling, swimming, walks, and community outings.
You don’t need prior experience to join as a Support Worker.
Training is provided along with ongoing support to help you build a career in care.
Benefits of Being a Support Worker with Walsingham Support
Favourable working hours, with part-time and bank Support Worker roles available
28 days holiday (rising to 38 with service)
Double pay for bank holidays
Paid Enhanced DBS
Pension contributions and life assurance (3x salary)
Funded qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme and bereavement helpline
Walsingham Rewards Scheme and Blue Light Card discounts
Long service awards and a £250 recommend-a-friend bonus
What a Support Worker Does
Support people with personal care, cooking, and household tasks
Provide companionship, encouragement, and emotional support
Help people build independence, friendships, and new skills
Join in with activities, hobbies, and community events
Why Work with Walsingham Support
Walsingham Support is a national charity, not a business. They don’t make money for shareholders — everything is reinvested into supporting the people they care for and the staff who make it happen.
Since 1986, every Support Worker at Walsingham Support has played a vital role in enhancing the lives of people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Their world is built on doing good, being the best place to work, and always putting people first.
An Accessible and Fair Recruitment Process
Walsingham Support ensures interview questions are provided in advance so applicants feel confident and ready to shine.
If you’re ready to join as a Support Worker with Walsingham and want a role that’s rewarding, varied, and truly meaningful — apply today.
The Benefits of Working for a Charity
Working for a charity can offer unique advantages compared to commercial organisations:
Sense of Purpose: Contribute to a mission aligned with your values.
Social Impact: Be part of efforts that improve lives and communities.
Diverse and Inclusive Environment: Work with people from varied backgrounds.
Skill Development: Gain wide-ranging experience through varied roles.
Community Engagement: Connect directly with beneficiaries and partners.
Flexibility and Passion-Driven Work: Some charities offer flexible working structures.
Positive Workplace Culture: Shared goals and strong team spirit.
Funds Reinforced Into Care: Surpluses go back into services, not director bonuses.
Job Stability: Charities often adopt safer, lower-risk organisational growth.
About Walsingham Support’s Purpose
Walsingham Support has been operating across England and Wales since 1986. They enhance the lives of people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries and other complex needs.
They pride themselves on putting the people they support at the centre of everything they do by delivering specifically tailored support for every individual.
Staff teams are the linchpin of the organisation and are passionate about the ambition to build an equal and diverse society in which people with disabilities are citizens in their own right.
By working with Walsingham Support, you’ll be supporting disabled people to live their lives to the full.
Vision
Walsingham Support will grow to become a leader in the social care sector to meet the evolving needs of people supported and their expectations.
They will reinforce the voices of people with learning disabilities, autistic people and those with complex needs to challenge the status quo, disrupt perceived limitations and influence change.
Mission
See the person, not the limitations.
Work alongside adults with complex needs to fulfil their life aspirations.
Employ and develop exceptional people.
Stay agile, continuously learning and adapting to evolving needs.
Values
People Focused: Supporting staff and those they care for to live their best lives.
One Team: Creating a friendly, proactive, inclusive culture.
Say it as it is: Encouraging open and transparent communication.
Ambitious: Determined to be the best in everything they do.
Walsingham Support looks for team players who take pride in what they do and adopt a can-do attitude. Every team member plays a vital role in helping people reach their full potential. In return, Walsingham Support helps staff exceed their career ambitions.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this role, visit the official website for more information — click here to apply now.