Care Support Worker

Lifeways Group; High Offley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Lifeways Rewards scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health cash plan

Job summary

Lifeways Group is seeking a caring Care Support Worker at Portway House in Stafford to help people live life their way. You’ll support daily activities, encourage independence and join people in community activities and events.

No prior care experience is required; we provide training and ongoing development. Join a friendly team focused on dignity, respect and enabling choices for residents at Portway House.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily activities and community participation.
• Encourage independence and personal goals.
• Provide reassurance, companionship and practical support.
• Assist with meals, shopping, appointments and personal routines.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Reliability

Communication

Job description

As a Care Support Worker, you'll be supporting people to live life their way, encouraging independence, confidence and choice. You might spend your shift:

• Supporting someone to attend work or a volunteering role
• Enjoying a coffee and catch-up at a local café
• Helping people plan and cook meals together
• Supporting shopping trips and appointments
• Attending community activities and events
• Encouraging hobbies, interests and personal goals
• Providing reassurance, companionship and practical support

The moments that matter are often the simplest ones. Helping someone learn a new skill, gain confidence, make new friends or achieve a personal goal can have a lasting impact.

About Portway House

About Portway House Portway House is ideally located within walking distance of Stafford town centre and is home to a diverse group of people with different interests, abilities and aspirations. Our focus is always on supporting people to lead fulfilling lives and be active members of their community. We listen to what matters to each individual and support them to make their own choices, build confidence and develop new skills.

People we support regularly enjoy:

• Trips to Drayton Manor and Trentham Gardens
• Swimming and badminton at Stafford Leisure Centre
• Shopping at Queens Shopping Park
• Cinema visits to Odeon Stafford
• Bowling at Tenpin Stafford
• Social activities, events and days out with friends

Many people also volunteer or work within the local area, and we actively support them to achieve their ambitions and maintain their independence.

Additional support

• Experienced managers committed to your development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Inclusive workplace culture where everyone is valued
• Ongoing support from day one

Shift Patterns

• Early Shift: 7:00am to 2:30pm
• Late Shift: 2:30pm to 10:00pm
• Long Day: 7:00am to 10:00pm
• Wake Night: 10:00pm to 8:00am
• Sleep-In: 10:00pm to 7:00am

No Experience Needed

You don't need previous care experience to join us. If you're kind, patient, reliable and enjoy helping others, we can teach you everything else. Many of our colleagues came from retail, hospitality, customer service, warehouse and administration roles before starting their careers in care.

About Lifeways

Looking for a Career Where You Can Make a Real Difference? Would you like a job that is rewarding, varied and genuinely changes lives? At Lifeways, we're looking for caring, enthusiastic people to join our friendly team at Portway House in Stafford. Whether you're experienced in care or looking for a fresh start in a meaningful career, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed. This is more than just a job. It's a chance to build lasting relationships, support people to achieve their goals, and help them enjoy everything their local community has to offer.

At Portway House, we support people with their day-to-day lives because we want them to be happy, confident and fulfilled. We create an environment where people feel welcome, valued and supported to achieve their goals. If you're thinking about joining us, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

Our Values

• Caring - We put people first
• Honest - We act with integrity
• One Team - We achieve more together
• Innovative - We continually improve
• Courageous - We speak up and make a difference
• Equal - We treat everyone with dignity, fairness and respect

What we offer

• A role where you can make a positive difference every day
• Funded Health & Social Care qualifications
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Full training and ongoing professional development
• Valuable skills that can support a long-term career in care

Excellent Benefits

• Free DBS check
• Lifeways Rewards scheme with discounts at major retailers, restaurants, cinemas and more
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health cash plan including dental, optical and wellbeing support