Care Support Worker - Taunton (Driver)

Lifeway’s Group; Taunton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Free DBS check

Blue Light Card discounts

Refer a Friend £200

Financial planning app access

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development

Leadership programmes

CHOICE Rewards

Qualifications opportunities

Clear progression pathways into senior

Job summary

Lifeways is seeking a Support Worker (Driver Essential) in Taunton to help people live independently at home and in the community.

No prior care experience is required; a full UK driving licence is essential as you support people to access appointments, activities and social venues.

The role offers £13.10 per hour plus £50 sleep-ins, with training provided and opportunities for career development within Lifeways.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Caring, positive and respectful attitude.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Support people in their own homes and local community.
• Encourage independence and help achieve personal goals.
• Support attendance at appointments, activities and days out.
• Build positive and meaningful relationships.
• Help develop life skills and confidence.
• Support maintenance of relationships with family and friends.
• Provide emotional support and encouragement.

Skills

Driving licence

Caring attitude

Communication skills

Job description

You're not just anyone. From every day life, to changing someone's world. Job Description

Support Worker (Driver Essential) | £13.10 per hour + £50 sleep ins

Shift pattern

• Sleep in shift - 9am-10pm (sleep in from 10pm) - 7am-9am
• Monday to Thursday - 7.30am-10am - 3.45pm-9pm
• Friday to Sunday - 7.30am-9.30pm

Alternative shifts

• 07.00-21.00
• Waking nights 21.00-07.00

As a Lifeways Support Worker, you'll do far more than provide care.

You'll help people build confidence, maintain their independence, stay connected to the people who matter to them and live the life they choose.

We're looking for caring, reliable people who want to make a genuine difference. You don't need previous care experience. What matters most is your attitude, values and willingness to support others.

A full driving licence is essential for this role, but not because you'll spend your day driving from appointment to appointment. Driving gives the people we support opportunities.

It means helping someone visit family, get to college, attend a job interview, enjoy a day out, pursue a hobby, go shopping independently or simply spend time in their local community.

Sometimes the smallest things can have the biggest impact. Whether that's somebody ordering a coffee independently for the first time, catching up with friends, or building the confidence to try something new, you'll play a part in making those moments happen.

What will you be doing?

• Supporting people in their own homes and within their local community
• Encouraging independence and helping people achieve personal goals
• Supporting people to attend appointments, activities and days out
• Building positive and meaningful relationships
• Helping people develop life skills and confidence
• Supporting people to maintain relationships with family and friends
• Providing emotional support and encouragement

Alongside this, you may also provide support with:

• Personal care
• Medication
• Meal preparation
• Household tasks
• Budgeting and daily routines

Great support is about much more than personal care, but personal care may form part of the role depending on the needs of the people you support.

What You’ll Need

• A full UK driving licence
• A caring, positive and respectful attitude
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• A willingness to learn and develop
• No previous care experience required, as full training will be provided

What You’ll Get

• £13.10 per hour
• Business mileage is paid, meaning you’ll be reimbursed for travel undertaken as part of your role.
• Full training and ongoing support
• Free DBS check
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Refer a Friend bonus - £200 per referral
• Access to Stream our financial planning app allowing team members to access a portion of their earned income anytime before payday, providing flexibility and control over their money
• Our Employee Assistance Programme
• Career development opportunities across Lifeways
• Leadership development programmes
• CHOICE Rewards
• Opportunities to gain recognised qualifications
• Clear progression pathways into senior, specialist and management roles

You’re Not Just Anyone

Someone who understands that support isn't just about completing tasks. It's about helping people build confidence, gain independence, create memories and live fulfilling lives.