Care Support Worker - Empower Independence & Community Impact

Lifeways; New Cottages; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Total rewards over £2,000/year

Lifeways Rewards discounts

Blue Light Card eligibility

Free DBS check

Funded health and social care quals

Employee Assistance Programme

Health cash plan

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Lifeways is recruiting a Care Support Worker for their Kent team to support young adults with complex needs, including mental health conditions, autism and learning disabilities. The role is full-time (37.5 hours) with shifts across mornings, afternoons and sleeps, and a driving vehicle is essential.

We offer full training and ongoing support within a values-led organisation, with opportunities for development and a range of rewards and benefits as part of lifelong care in the local community.

Qualifications

• Naturally kind, caring and empathetic
• Friendly and approachable
• Patient and flexible
• Confident in cooking and daily living skills
• Able to drive and have access to a vehicle

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with personal care and daily routines
• Encouraging participation in hobbies, social activities and community engagement
• Promoting independence, dignity and choice in every interaction
• Monitoring wellbeing and responding to individual needs
• Maintaining accurate records and working collaboratively with your team

Skills

Caring

Empathy

Patient

Flexible

Driving

Job description

Lifeways is recruiting a Care Support Worker for their Kent team to support young adults with complex needs, including mental health conditions, autism and learning disabilities. The role is full-time (37.5 hours) with shifts across mornings, afternoons and sleeps, and a driving vehicle is essential.

We offer full training and ongoing support within a values-led organisation, with opportunities for development and a range of rewards and benefits as part of lifelong care in the local community.