Care Support Worker - Weston-Super-Mare Bank

Lifeways; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Weston-Super-Mare is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join their team. You will provide essential support to individuals with complex health needs, ensuring their comfort and well-being. Responsibilities include personal care, medication support, and community assistance. Attractive rewards totaling over £2,000 annually, along with a supportive team environment focused on personal development, are offered to empower you as you make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Benefits

Free DBS check

Funded health and social care qualifications

Discounts and cashback at major retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Optional health cash plan

Free access to employee assistance programme

Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license is essential.
• Compassionate and ready to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide full personal care and pad changes.
• Support with medication and health monitoring.
• Assist with eating and drinking.
• Help service users access the community.
• Find new activities to enrich lives.

Skills

Energetic

Caring

Reliable

Great communicator

Team player

Calm under pressure

Job description

Job Description

Support Worker – Make Every Day Count

£12.60 per hour | Sessional Make an impact. Feel valued. Be supported.

Shifts & Hours

We offer consistency and flexibility to help you thrive :

• Sessional hours only
• Mix of 14-hour shifts, day shifts, sleep-ins, and weekend work
• A full UK driving licence is essential—you’ll be supporting service users out and about

What You’ll Be Doing

Ready to jump into a career that’s full of purpose, energy, and real impact?

At Lifeways Weston-Super-Mare, you’ll be joining a vibrant team supporting five incredible individuals with complex health needs. All use wheelchairs, and two require hoisting for transfers. You’ll be helping with :

• Full personal care and pad changes
• Medication support and health monitoring
• Assistance with eating and drinking
• Accessing the community—whether it’s a trip to the shops, a walk in the park, or a swim at the local pool
• Finding new activities and opportunities to enrich lives

If you’re someone who loves being active, connecting with people, and making each day meaningful, you’ll fit right in. And yes—if you’re a swimmer, we’d love to have you on board!

What’s in It for You

We believe great care starts with a great team. That’s why we offer over £2,000 in annual rewards—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to make a real impact.

• Free DBS check
• Funded health and social care qualifications
• Discounts and cashback at major retailers, cinemas, gyms, theme parks, holidays and more through Lifeways Rewards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Optional health cash plan to help with dental, optical, therapy and more
• Free access to our employee assistance programme for confidential advice and support
• Blue Light Card eligibility

From your first shift, you’ll be supported by a team that invests in your growth and celebrates your contribution.

Who We’re Looking For

You might already be a :

• Care Assistant
• Support Worker
• Healthcare Assistant

Or maybe you’re new to care but full of compassion and ready to learn. Either way, we’ll give you the tools and support to succeed.

You’ll thrive here if you are :

• Energetic, caring, and reliable
• A great communicator and team player
• Calm under pressure and ready to adapt
• Passionate about helping others live independently
• A licensed driver, ready to support service users in the community

Ready to Dive Into a Career That Matters?

If you’re looking for a role that’s full of heart, purpose, and a little adventure—where you’ll be supported, recognised, and empowered to make a lasting impact—Lifeways Weston-Super-Mare is ready to welcome you. Apply today and help someone live life their way—with confidence, care, and a whole lot of joy.