Care Support Worker - Ilminster

TieTalent; Ilminster; On-site; GBP 14,320 - 20,395; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym Discounts

Eye Care & Health Cash Plans

Discounts at B&Q

Referral Bonus

Employer Pension Contribution

Paid Training Days

Free DBS Check

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading support service provider is seeking a Care Support Worker in Ilminster. You'll assist residents with complex health needs and participate in their daily activities. Ideal candidates should be patient, empathetic, and reliable, with a full UK driving license. Benefits include a cycle to work scheme, gym discounts, and comprehensive training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, or Healthcare Assistant preferred.
• Must have a full UK driving license.
• New to care candidates with the right attitude are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in their daily living.
• Join residents for outings and community activities.
• Assist with medication and health monitoring.
• Support financial and dietary needs.

Skills

Patient

Empathetic

Reliable

Excellent communicator

Calm under pressure

Flexible

Tools

Full UK licence

Job description

Overview

Care Support Worker – Ilminster role with Lifeways in Ilminster. This is a full-time position with shift patterns including 14-hour shifts, day shifts, sleep-ins, weekends, totaling 37.5 hours per week. Pay rate £12.60 per hour. Lifeways is the UK’s largest supported living provider, proudly supporting communities since 1995. We provide training, tools, and team support to help you thrive.

Responsibilities

• Support two sociable residents with complex health needs in their daily living


• Join residents for shopping trips and days out in the community


• Provide light-hearted activities around Ilminster


• Assist with medication and health monitoring


• Support financial and dietary needs


• Carry out domestic tasks and contribute to emotional wellbeing

Requirements / Qualifications

• Driver with a full UK licence to use company cars


• Experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, or Healthcare Assistant (or be new to care with the right attitude and big heart)


• Patient, empathetic, reliable


• Excellent communicator with a good sense of humour


• Calm under pressure and flexible

Benefits

• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save up to £1,000


• Gym Discounts – Save up to £192 a year


• Eye Care & Health Cash Plans – Reimburse dental, optical, therapy and more


• 10% Off at B&Q – Home care discounts


• Blue Light Card Eligibility – Discounts on food, shopping, travel, and days out


• £200 Referral Bonus


• 3% Employer Pension Contribution


• 8 Paid Training Days Per Year – Plus access to funded qualifications and apprenticeships


• Free DBS Check


• Lifeways Rewards – Cashback and discounts at major retailers, cinemas, theme parks, holidays and more


• Employee Assistance Programme – Free, confidential support and advice