Support Worker, Home Care
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Healthcare
Home Care, Direct Support Professional/ Direct Care, Caregiver, Mental Health
- £13.45 per hour
- Female only role.
- A Full UK Manual driving licence is essential for this role.
Walsingham Support is a national charity, not a business. We don't make money for shareholders everything we do is reinvested into supporting the people we 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. Our world is built on doing good, being the best place to work, and always putting people first.
We believe in an accessible and fair recruitment process...That's why you'll receive interview questions in advance, so you feel confident and ready to shine.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:Our first step once you have applied, is a brief values evaluation. It highlights the qualities that matter in our work and helps both of us see whether the role is a good fit.
Shift Patterns A variety of shifts are available, including:08:00 20:00
08:00 14:00
14:00 20:00
waking night - 20:00 - 08:00
This female support worker role involves lone working as the individual receives dedicated 1:1 support within her own home.
We are excited to recruit compassionate, reliable and person-centred Support Workers to join a brand-new support package for a female individual living in her own home.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference by providing dedicated 1:1 support to a woman with autism and anxiety.
The successful candidate will play a key role in helping the individual maintain a structured, stable environment that promotes her wellbeing, independence and quality of life.
About the RoleThe individual thrives on routine and predictability, and consistency is essential to her support. Changes to established routines can be a significant trigger for anxiety, so we are looking for someone who is patient, dependable and able to provide calm, consistent support.
You will be working on a 1:1 basis, supporting the individual to manage daily routines, access activities, maintain her home environment and achieve her personal goals while promoting choice and independence.
What You'll Be Doing Providing high-quality, person-centred support tailored to individual needs.
Maintaining established routines and supporting a structured daily schedule.
Building a trusting and positive relationship with the individual and family members.
Supporting with daily living tasks and community activities.
Promoting independence, wellbeing and emotional reassurance.
Working professionally and collaboratively with family members and other professionals involved in the individual's support.
What We're Looking For Female support worker without a cat AllergyA calm, patient and reliable approach.
An understanding of the importance of routines and consistency.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
The ability to work independently and confidently during lone-working shifts.
A professional approach when working alongside involved family members.
Experience supporting people with autism is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
If you are passionate about delivering person-centred support and helping someone live the life they choose, we'd love to hear from you.
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
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