Care Support Worker: Empower Independence (Driver)

Lifeway’s Group; Gillingham; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Total rewards over £2,000/yr

Discounts & cashback

Blue Light Card

Free DBS check

Funded qualifications

Employee assistance programme

Health cash plan

Cycle to work

Job summary

Lifeways Care Support Worker role in Kent is part-time (22.5 hours) with shifts 7:30am–3:00pm or 3:00pm–10:30pm. Driving is essential for this position, and you will support young adults with complex needs, including mental health conditions, autism and learning disabilities, helping them maintain daily routines.

Join a team that values compassion, independence and community involvement. Lifeways is the UK’s largest supported living specialist, offering full training, DBS clearance, funding for

Qualifications

• Experience in care or willingness to learn.
• Driver with access to a vehicle is essential.
• Good communication and compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and assisting with daily routines.
• Encouraging participation in hobbies and community activities.
• Promoting independence, dignity and choice.
• Monitoring wellbeing and responding to needs.
• Maintaining accurate records and coordinating with the team.

Skills

Driving

Empathy

Communication

Compassion

Job description

Lifeways Care Support Worker role in Kent is part-time (22.5 hours) with shifts 7:30am–3:00pm or 3:00pm–10:30pm. Driving is essential for this position, and you will support young adults with complex needs, including mental health conditions, autism and learning disabilities, helping them maintain daily routines.

Join a team that values compassion, independence and community involvement. Lifeways is the UK’s largest supported living specialist, offering full training, DBS clearance, funding for