Care Support Worker

Lifeways; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

B&Q discount

Blue Light Card discounts

Cycle to Work £1,000

Gym discounts

Job summary

Lifeways at The Haven Apartments invites compassionate team members to join a tight-knit community that supports young adults in daily activities such as shopping, cooking, gardening, swimming and socializing.

We help individuals live independently and reach personal goals, promoting choice, dignity and respect. You’ll join a supportive team with full training and development, and DBS is paid for.

Qualifications

• DBS check paid for.
• 8 paid training days per year.
• Access to qualifications and apprenticeships.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live independently and achieve personal goals.
• Promote choice, dignity and respect in daily life.
• Work as part of a close-knit, supportive team.

Job description

Shift Details:

• Full-time (40 hrs/week)
• Part-time and sessional roles also available

Why Lifeways?

Feel Valued:

• £200 for successful referrals
• 10% off at B&Q for all team members
• Eligible for the Blue Light Card, with discounts on shopping, food, days out and more
• Cycle to Work Scheme, up to £1,000
• Gym discounts, save up to £192 a year

Be Supported:

• DBS paid for
• 8 paid days of training per year
• Access to qualifications and apprenticeships
• 3% employer pension contribution
• Eye care and health cash plans

Have Impact:

• Help individuals achieve personal goals
• Promote choice, dignity, and respect
• Be part of a close-knit, caring team

What You'll Be Doing:

At The Haven Apartments, people come together as a community. The individuals we support are young adults who enjoy shopping, cooking, gardening, swimming, football, playing the guitar, walking, listening to music, watching television, and being in the community.

We support individuals to live independently and achieve their personal goals, promoting choice, dignity and respect in everyday life. We work as part of a close-knit, supportive team.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

At Lifeways, we believe in equal access to opportunities and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our inclusive culture is guided by our core values: Caring, Honest, One Team, Innovative, Courageous, and Equal (CHOICE).

Whether you’re new to care or experienced, we’ll support you every step of the way with full training and development.

"I feel supported in my role and enjoy the job that I do. It's busy, but every day brings something new. I love helping people live more independently." – Support Worker, South East Region