Bank Care Support Worker - Walsall

Lifeway’s Group; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Rewards scheme

Cycle to Work

Health plan

Job summary

Lifeways is recruiting Bank Sessional Support Workers in Walsall to provide flexible cover across our services for adults with learning disabilities and autism. You’ll promote independence, offer practical and emotional support, and help people access their local communities with compassion and respect.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds; no previous care experience is required. This role offers flexible hours, a supportive team, and training with opportunities to develop in the care

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; looking for caring, dependable and flexible people.
• Willing to work varied shifts and weekends as needed.
• Committed to helping adults live independently with dignity.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible cover across Lifeways services.
• Support people with daily routines and personal care where required.
• Encourage independence, confidence and community involvement.
• Offer practical and emotional support to individuals.
• Assist with moving and handling needs after full training.
• Help people access local activities and hobbies.

Skills

Caregiving

Empathy

Flexibility

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Make a Real Difference in Your Community

Bank Sessional Support Worker - Walsall

Flexible Work That Makes a Real Difference

Looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle while making a positive impact in your local community?

Lifeways is looking for caring, reliable and committed people to join our team of Bank Sessional Support Workers in Walsall. Whether you're an experienced support worker, a student, a parent returning to work, or simply looking for a rewarding role with flexible hours, we'd love to hear from you.

Every day, our colleagues support adults with learning disabilities and autism to live independently, achieve their personal goals and enjoy fulfilling lives within their communities. This is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to make a lasting difference in someone's life.

About the Role

As a Bank Sessional Support Worker, you'll provide flexible cover across our services, supporting people with everyday living while promoting independence, choice and wellbeing.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting people with daily routines and activities
• Encouraging independence and confidence
• Helping individuals access their local community and enjoy hobbies and interests
• Providing practical and emotional support
• Assisting with personal care where required
• Supporting people with moving and handling needs (full training provided)

No two days are the same, making this a varied and rewarding role.

Flexible Bank Opportunities

As a Bank Sessional colleague, you'll enjoy the flexibility of working shifts that fit around your availability while helping us provide high-quality support when it's needed most.

Our services operate seven days a week, with shifts including:

• 7:00am to 2:30pm
• 2:30pm to 10:00pm
• Waking nights
• Weekends

Why Join Lifeways?

At Lifeways, we know our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we're committed to ensuring you feel valued, supported and able to develop your skills.

Feel Valued

• Free DBS check
• Lifeways Rewards scheme offering discounts and cashback from leading retailers, gyms, cinemas and attractions
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Optional Health Cash Plan to help with everyday healthcare costs

Feel Supported

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Friendly and inclusive working environment
• Supportive managers and colleagues
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Develop Your Skills

• Funded Health & Social Care qualifications
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience within the care sector
• Potential pathways into permanent roles
• The chance to make a genuine difference every day

Who Are We Looking For?

You don't need previous care experience to join us. We're looking for people who are:

• Caring, dependable and flexible
• Passionate about helping others live independently
• Positive, patient and enthusiastic
• Strong team players with a can-do attitude
• Willing to work a variety of shifts, including waking nights where required

Many of our successful Support Workers have joined from backgrounds such as retail, hospitality, customer service and other people-focused roles.

If you have the right values, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.

Our Values

Everything we do is guided by our Lifeways Choice values:

• Caring - Putting people first
• Honest - Acting with integrity
• One Team - Achieving more together
• Innovative - Finding better ways to support people
• Courageous - Taking action and speaking up
• Equal - Treating everyone with fairness, dignity and respect

Join Your Local Lifeways Team

If you're based in Walsall or the surrounding area and are looking for flexible work with purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're seeking a few hours a week or looking to gain experience in a rewarding sector, every shift you work will help people live more independent and fulfilling lives.