Support Worker, Mental Health

Support Worker – Join a Charity That Puts People Before Profit

What our staff say about working for us: "I feel valued within my service and team, and it has had a positive impact on my confidence and motivation".

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; we'll support you every step of the way. It could suit someone who has 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.

NB:
This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK Home Office rules, as it does not meet the required salary or skill level criteria. While we encourage applications to other roles, candidates who already have a valid right to work in the UK through other immigration routes or permissions must have at least two years remaining on their current visa.

Join Walsingham Support, a national charity that reinvests every penny back into supporting people and our staff.

• 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
• £55 per night "sleep in" bonus available in some locations

• 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

Shift times vary daily between 7 am and 10 pm. A standard shift is 7.5 hours long, with flexibility to do longer days if preferred. There are more evening shifts than morning shifts (e.g. 2:30–10 pm) and a requirement to work 2 weekends out of every 4.

Due to the rural location, staff need to be able to travel to and from the workplace, by lifts or own car. Two work vehicles are available on site for transporting the people we support.

At Keepers Cottage Residential Service we support 8 people with mild–moderate learning disabilities. The cottage is 2 miles outside Ledbury and is in a lovely rural setting. On shift you will work alongside one other staff member in the mornings and two others in the afternoons.

Walsingham Support is a national charity, not a business. 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.

We believe in an accessible and fair recruitment process. That’s why interview questions are provided in advance to help you feel confident and ready.

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.