Care Support Worker - Froyle Close

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Total rewards

Discounts & cashback

Free DBS check

Funded qualifications

Employee assistance

Job summary

Lifeways, the UK’s largest supported living specialist, is hiring a Support Worker in Maidstone. You’ll help individuals with daily living, personal care, and community engagement, aiming to promote independence and dignity in every interaction.

We offer full training and ongoing support, with day and sleep-in shifts. Competitive pay and a rewards program are provided, with opportunities to develop in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Friendly and approachable
• Patient and flexible
• Good sense of humour and a can-do attitude
• 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

Job description

Support Worker – Lifeways Maidstone

£13.45 per hour | Full Time 37.5 hours

Shifts: Day shifts between 7am–10pm | Sleep-in shifts from 10pm

Are you looking for a career where you canfeel valued, besupported, and trulymake an impactin your local community?

AtLifeways, we believe in empowering people to live fulfilling, independent lives. As the UK’s largest supported living specialist, we’ve been proudly supporting communities since 1995. Due to a new person we support joining us, we are expanding our dedicated team in Maidstone.

Your Role as a Support Worker

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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

Why Join Lifeways?

Feel Valued

• Competitive pay: £13.45 per hour


• Over £2,000 in total rewards per year


• Discounts and cashback at major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, holidays, and more via Lifeways Rewards

Be Supported

• Free DBS check


• Opportunity to gain funded health and social care qualifications


• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and support


• Option to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy, and more

Have Impact

• Be part of a team that helps individuals lead valued and fulfilling lives


• Work in a role where your care and compassion make a real difference


• Join a company that invests in your development and progression

What We’re Looking For

The people we support and our team would welcome individuals who are:

• Friendly and approachable


• Patient and flexible


• Have a good sense of humour and a can-do attitude


• Confident in supporting with cooking and daily living skills


• Able to drive and have access to a vehicle

Whether you have previous experience in care or are new to the sector, we provide full training and ongoing support to help you thrive.

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