Careers with Walsingham Support
Definitely the most rewarding job you could ever have
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, brain injuries 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.
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. By working with Walsingham Support, you'll be supporting disabled people live their lives to the full.
Our Vision:
- Walsingham Support will grow to become a leader in the social care sector to meet the evolving needs of people we support and the higher expectations they have around how they live.
- We will reinforce the voices of all those with learning disabilities, autistic people and other complex needs to challenge the status quo, disrupt perceived limitations and influence sector wide change.
Our Mission:
- We see the person not the limitations. We work alongside adults with complex needs to fulfil their life aspirations. We employ and develop exceptional people. We are agile, continuously learning as we respond to evolving needs.
Our Values:
- People Focused: Whether it is staff or the people we support, we strive for people to live their best lives.
- One Team: Achieving meaningful outcomes by coming together to create a friendly, proactive and inclusive culture.
- Say it as it is: Every voice is heard and respected, we encourage 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 and every member of the team plays a vital role in making a huge difference to individual lives by helping them to reach their full potential.
In return, well help you to exceed your career ambitions, aims and aspirations.
Why social care?
"One of the highlights of being a support worker is when I see the people I support reach their goals, like going on holiday."
Tina - Support Worker
A comprehensive package of benefits
To attract and retain the very best staff, we offer a comprehensive package of benefits – as well as striving to make Walsingham Support a fantastic place to work!
We are an Investors in People-accredited organisation, and the training we offer to our staff reflects that. People who work for us have access to the best industry-recognised skills development programmes, as well as our own bespoke values training. As a result, our staff are trained to do their job to the best of their ability and gain transferrable skills along the way.
Salary will depend on the role and location, and your experience and qualifications, but benefits typically include:
- 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.
- Paid Enhanced DBS
- Pension scheme contributions.
- We can support you to develop in your chosen career field and gain 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.
