Care Support Worker

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Care Support Workers to join their dedicated team in Shepton Mallet. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in the community by helping individuals with ASD conditions lead fulfilling lives. With a commitment to genuine career progression and the opportunity to gain health and social care qualifications, you will receive excellent training and support. The company values its employees, providing perks such as discounts at major retailers, a cycle to work scheme, and a health cash plan. If you are enthusiastic about transforming lives and making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free DBS check

Discounts at high street shops

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Employee assistance program

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Ideally, previous experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker.
• Passion for helping others lead independent lives.

Responsibilities

• Manage residents' ASD conditions and support them in daily activities.
• Help Service Users lead valued and fulfilling lives.

Skills

Care Support

Communication Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Health and Social Care Qualifications

Job description

Are you a confident Care Support Worker with a passion for delivering care?

Lifeways – Specialist Support Services serving your local community

Are you looking for a career that transforms lives for the better? Do you have a passion to make a real impact in your local community? Lifeways offers genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognised qualifications. We are the UK’s largest supported living healthcare provider and have been proudly supporting communities since 1995.

Shift patterns: Full time and Part time available

• 15 hour shifts, Day shifts, Sleep ins, Part time, Weekend work included, 37.5 hours full time.
• Opportunity to gain health and social care qualifications funded by Lifeways.
• Free DBS check.
• Discounts and cashback at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays, and much more via Lifeways Rewards.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy, etc.
• Free access to the employee assistance program which provides advice and support.
• Blue Light Card.

For this service, driving isn't necessary but would be advantageous due to rural location.

Here at Lifeways in Shepton Mallet, we are looking for Support Workers to join our fantastic team. Ideally, you will have previous experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, or Healthcare Assistant. If you are new to care but have a passion for helping others lead their most independent lives, then Lifeways can offer you excellent training and ongoing support to enable you to enjoy a rewarding career with us.

Your job as a Support Worker is to manage our residents' ASD conditions and to ensure our Service Users lead valued and fulfilling lives, helping them to reach their potential and achieve to the best of their ability.

This is a great opportunity to develop your career in the care industry – if this sounds of interest, simply click Apply!