Care Support Worker – Flexible Shifts & Training

Lifeways; Coleford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Lifeways Rewards scheme

Blue Light Card access

Health cash plan

Eight paid training days each year

Annual rewards and benefits value

Job summary

Lifeways Specialist Support Services is hiring a Care Support Worker in Gloucestershire. The role supports individuals with learning disabilities and complex care needs, offering full-time hours (37.5 per week) and shift patterns including mornings, afternoons, sleep-ins, and additional cover as needed in Gloucester/Cheltenham.

Training and ongoing support are provided to succeed in this rewarding role. Join a team committed to providing compassionate, person-centred care to help people live

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate nature is essential.
• Willingness to undergo training and learn on the job.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with personal care where required
• Assisting with everyday activities such as cooking, shopping, and maintaining a home
• Encouraging participation in hobbies, volunteering opportunities, and community activities
• Promoting independence and helping individuals develop life skills
• Supporting with medication and health-related needs
• Helping people achieve personal goals and celebrate their successes
• Monitoring wellbeing and responding to changing support needs
• Maintaining accurate records and handover information
• Working closely with colleagues to deliver outstanding person-centred support

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Willingness to train

Job description

Lifeways Specialist Support Services is hiring a Care Support Worker in Gloucestershire. The role supports individuals with learning disabilities and complex care needs, offering full-time hours (37.5 per week) and shift patterns including mornings, afternoons, sleep-ins, and additional cover as needed in Gloucester/Cheltenham.

Training and ongoing support are provided to succeed in this rewarding role. Join a team committed to providing compassionate, person-centred care to help people live