Care Support Worker — Empowers Lives, Driver Required

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay £13.45

Overtime often available

£2,000+ total rewards per year

Lifeways Rewards discounts

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Lifeways Group in Tonbridge is looking for a Care Support Worker to help young adults with complex needs, including mental health conditions, autism and learning disabilities, across Kent. You will support daily living tasks and promote independence with dignity.

The role offers £13.45 per hour for 37.5 hours a week, with shifts from 7:30am to 3:00pm and 3:00pm to 10:30pm, and overtime often available. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential to reach service users.

Qualifications

• Naturally kind, caring, and empathetic.
• Friendly and approachable demeanor.
• Patient and flexible in care scenarios.
• Good sense of humour and a can-do attitude.
• Confident in assisting with cooking and daily living tasks.
• 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

Empathy and care

Friendly

Patient and flexible

Humour and can-do attitude

Driving and vehicle access

Cooking and daily living support

Job description

Lifeways Group in Tonbridge is looking for a Care Support Worker to help young adults with complex needs, including mental health conditions, autism and learning disabilities, across Kent. You will support daily living tasks and promote independence with dignity.

The role offers £13.45 per hour for 37.5 hours a week, with shifts from 7:30am to 3:00pm and 3:00pm to 10:30pm, and overtime often available. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential to reach service users.