Care Support Worker — Empower Lives (Driver Required)

Lifeways Group; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Funded qualifications

Employee Assistance Programme

Health cash plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Over £2,000 in total rewards per year

Discounts via Lifeways Rewards

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Lifeways Group is seeking a Care Support Worker to join our team in Kent. This full-time role offers a 37.5-hour week with a £13.45 per hour rate and shifts from 7:30am–3:00pm and 3:00pm–10:30pm, including sleeps.

Driving is essential for this position, with bank roles also available. As the UK’s largest supported living specialist, Lifeways supports young adults with complex needs, including mental health, autism and learning disabilities.

Qualifications

• Naturally kind, caring and empathetic.
• Friendly and approachable in all interactions.
• Patient and flexible with shifts and duties.
• Good sense of humour and can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care and daily routines.
• Encourage participation in hobbies, social activities and community engagement.
• Promote independence, dignity and choice in every interaction.
• Monitor wellbeing and respond to individual needs.
• Maintain accurate records and work collaboratively with the team.

Skills

Empathy

Friendly

Patient

Flexible

Humour

Cooking skills

Driver

Vehicle access

Job description

Lifeways Group is seeking a Care Support Worker to join our team in Kent. This full-time role offers a 37.5-hour week with a £13.45 per hour rate and shifts from 7:30am–3:00pm and 3:00pm–10:30pm, including sleeps.

Driving is essential for this position, with bank roles also available. As the UK’s largest supported living specialist, Lifeways supports young adults with complex needs, including mental health, autism and learning disabilities.