Care Support Worker

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support provider in Taunton is looking for a Care Support Worker to join their team. The role involves providing assistance to service users with varying needs, including medication support and daily activities. Ideal candidates should have a passion for care and a UK Driving Licence, and training is available for those new to the field. The position offers full-time shifts and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Opportunity to gain care qualifications

Free DBS check

Discounts at various retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Employee assistance program

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence.
• Previous experience in care roles preferred but training is provided.
• Willingness to work full-time shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to service users with various needs.
• Assist with medication, finance, and daily tasks.
• Encourage participation in activities and monitor mental health.

Skills

Passion for delivering care

Ability to drive a company car

Experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker

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 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 -Full time

• Shift patterns - 14 hour shifts, Day shifts, Weekend work is a must, Sleep ins required. 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 we require staff who are able and willing to drive our company cars, therefore you must hold a full UK Driving Licence.

Here at Lifeways in Taunton, 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.

Our residents at this service have a varying range of support needs such as ASD, learning difficulties and some mental health conditions. The service users participate in a range of activities including going shopping, cinema, bowling, and other fun group activities for those who wish to join in. The service users require support with medication, finance, dietary needs and domestic tasks as well as monitoring their mental health.

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