Care Support Worker

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southampton seeks a Care Support Worker to support individuals with various needs. This full-time role involves encouraging independent living and providing compassionate care. You'll receive training and support to help you thrive in your career. If you have a passion for making a difference, apply now for this rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

Opportunities for funded health and social care qualifications

Free DBS check

Discounts at high street shops

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan options

Free employee assistance program

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker or Healthcare Assistant is preferred.
• Passion for helping others and making a real impact in their lives.
• Training and ongoing support will be provided for newcomers.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with physical & learning difficulties in their daily tasks.
• Encourage independent living for individuals with complex needs.
• Create a happy and fulfilling environment for residents.

Skills

Experience as a Care Assistant

Compassionate care

Ability to support independent living

Job description

Overview

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 offer 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

• Day shifts and weekend work, 37.5 hours per week (full time)

Other benefits

• 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 isn7t a requirement but is advantageous due to the PWS needs.

Role and location

Here at Lifeways in Woolston, 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.

This is a residential service where we help people with a range of physical & learning difficulties and other complex needs, who are looking for support with everyday tasks but still want to live independent lives. We feel that there is nothing better than seeing people happy in their own homes as we give them the support they need to live happy and fulfilled lives.

How to apply

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