Care Support Worker - Taunton (Female only)

Lifeways Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

8 paid training days per year

Funded qualifications and apprentices

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye care

Health cash plans

Discounts at supermarkets, cinemas, Gy

Job summary

Lifeways Group is looking for caring Support Workers to help individuals live independently and enjoy everyday life. You will be part of a warm team, delivering personal support, planning activities, and promoting wellbeing.

The role includes 14-hour shifts with weekends and sleep-ins, and full training will be provided to help you thrive in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Genuine passion for helping others.
• Care experience welcome but not essential; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with autism, learning disabilities, and mental health needs to live independently.
• Assist with daily tasks such as cooking, budgeting, and medication.
• Encourage confidence, independence, and happiness through activities and companionship.

Skills

Positive attitude

Empathy

Caring nature

Communication

Job description

Drivers license required for this role.

About the Role

Looking for a job that's more than just a job? Want to spend your days making people smile, helping them live life to the fullest, and being part of a team that actually feels like a team? Lifeways in Taunton is calling! We're on the lookout for enthusiastic, caring, and down-to-earth Support Workers who want to make a real difference. Whether you've worked in care before or you're just starting out, if you've got the heart for it-we've got the training, support, and good vibes to help you thrive.

What's the Role All About?

You'll be supporting amazing individuals with autism, learning disabilities, and mental health needs to live independently and enjoy life. Think: Trips to the cinema, bowling, shopping, and fun group activities. Helping with everyday tasks like cooking, budgeting, and medication. Being a friendly face and a steady hand when someone needs it most. Encouraging confidence, independence, and joy-every single day.

What You'll Need

• A full UK Driving Licence (you'll be driving our company cars)
• A positive attitude and a genuine passion for helping others
• Experience in care is great-but not essential. We'll train you up!

Shifts & Hours

14-hour shifts including weekends and sleep-ins. Flexibility is key-but we'll always try to keep things fair.

Perks

• Over £2,000 in annual perks and benefits
• Free DBS check
• 8 paid training days every year
• Funded qualifications and apprenticeships
• £200 for every friend you refer
• 3% employer pension contribution
• Lifestyle Bonuses
• Discounts at supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, theme parks, and more
• Cycle to Work Scheme - save up to £1,000
• Gym discounts - save up to £192 a year
• Eye care and health cash plans
• 10% off at B&Q for all team members
• Blue Light Card eligibility - loads of discounts on food, shopping, and days out

Why Lifeways?

We've been supporting communities since 1995, and we're now the UK's largest supported living provider. But we're not just big-we're bold, caring, and committed to helping you grow. If you want a career that's full of purpose, people, and possibilities, you're in the right place.

Important notes

• PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP
• This post is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.