Care Support Worker - Brook Street

Lifeways Group; Loose; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards >£2,000 per year

Free DBS check

Lifeways Rewards discounts

B&Q 10% off for all team members

Blue Light Card discounts

Referral bonus £200 per successful ref

8 paid training days per year

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Lifeways Maidstone is seeking compassionate Support Workers to help individuals lead valued and fulfilling lives. Join a supportive team with training and development opportunities, where you are valued beyond a role. A full UK driving licence is essential for mobility-vehicle duties and travel to outings.

We offer training, recognition, and rewards, including DBS and discounts through Lifeways Rewards, with options like 8 paid training days per year and confidential wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Support with daily routines such as cooking, personal care, and household tasks.
• Encouraging participation in hobbies and community activities.
• Promoting independence and building confidence.
• Monitoring wellbeing and responding to individual needs.
• Maintaining accurate records and communicating effectively with the wider team.
• A full UK manual driving licence is essential, as colleagues will be required to drive mobility vehicles.
• Driving mobility vehicles to support individuals with outings and appointments.

Responsibilities

• Supporting with daily routines such as cooking, personal care, and household tasks.
• Encouraging participation in hobbies and community activities.
• Promoting independence and building confidence.
• Monitoring wellbeing and responding to individual needs.
• Maintaining accurate records and communicating with the wider team.

Job description

Are you looking for a career where you can make a genuine difference every single day? At Lifeways in Maidstone, we're proud to support individuals in leading valued and fulfilling lives. As we welcome a new person into our service, we're expanding our dedicated team and looking for compassionate Support Workers to join us.

Whether you're experienced in care or new to the sector, we'll support you every step of the way with training, development, and a workplace where you feel truly valued.

"At Lifeways, you're not just a number-you're part of a team that celebrates your growth and the impact you make."

- James, Support Worker at Lifeways

• Supporting with daily routines such as cooking, personal care, and household tasks
• Encouraging participation in hobbies and community activities
• Promoting independence and building confidence
• Monitoring wellbeing and responding to individual needs
• Maintaining accurate records and communicating effectively with the wider team
• A full UK manual driving licence is essential, as colleagues will be required to drive mobility vehicles.
• Driving mobility vehicles to support individuals with outings and appointments

Why Join Lifeways?

We offer more than just a job-we offer a career with purpose, recognition, and room to grow.

Feeling Valued

• Over £2,000 in total rewards per year
• Free DBS check
• Discounts and cashback at major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, theme parks, holidays and more via Lifeways Rewards
• New: 10% off at B&Q for all team members
• Eligible for the Blue Light Card - discounts on shopping, food, days out and more
• £200 for every successful referral

Being Supported

• 8 paid days of training per year
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and wellbeing support