Care Support Worker - Yeovil

Lifeway’s Group; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Care Support Workers to join their dedicated team in Yeovil. This role is perfect for those looking to make a real difference in their local community while enjoying a rewarding career. The company offers comprehensive training and career progression opportunities, ensuring you are well-equipped to support individuals in leading independent lives. With flexible shift patterns and various perks, including health care qualifications funding and discounts at major retailers, this position promises both personal and professional growth. If you are ready to transform lives for the better, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Free DBS check

Discounts at high street shops

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Employee assistance program

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, or Healthcare Assistant is preferred.
• Passion for helping others lead independent lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with daily tasks.
• Assist individuals with communication and community activities.
• Support with medication, finances, and emotional well-being.

Skills

Care Support

Communication Skills

Personal Care

Driving License

Education

Health and Social Care Qualifications

Job description

Support Work roles available across Sherborne and Langport

Are you a confident Care Support Worker with a passion for delivering care?

Lifeways – Specialist Support Services serving your local community

Are you looking for a career that transforms lives for the better? Do you have a passion to make a real impact in your local community? Lifeways offers genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognised qualifications. We are the UK’s largest supported living healthcare provider and have been proudly supporting communities since 1995.

Shift patterns: Full time

• Shift patterns - 15 hour shifts, Day shifts, Waking nights, Weekend work is a must for this role as well as sleep ins. 37.5 hours full time also available in Langport.
• Opportunity to gain health and social care qualifications funded by Lifeways.
• Free DBS check.
• Discounts and cashback at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Lifeways Rewards.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
• Free access to the employee assistance program which provides advice and support.
• Blue Light Card.

For this service, we require staff who are able and willing to drive our company cars; therefore, you must hold a full UK Driving Licence.

Here at Lifeways in both Langport and Sherborne, we are looking for Support Workers to join our fantastic team. Ideally, you will have previous experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, or Healthcare Assistant. If you are new to care but have a passion for helping others lead their most independent lives, then Lifeways can offer you excellent training and ongoing support to enable you to enjoy a rewarding career with us.

This application is for roles available at either Langport or Sherborne, whichever is easier to travel to. This role will be based solely at either service; you will not be required to travel to a number of different locations. Some of the individuals we support have very limited communication, so they would use boards to convey their thoughts. Colleagues need to work with the people we support to complete all aspects of day-to-day support including personal care, support with cooking, cleaning tasks, support with medication and finances, supporting people into the community, providing emotional support, and finding new activities and opportunities.

This is a great opportunity to develop your career in the care industry – if this sounds of interest, simply click Apply!

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