Female Care Support Worker - Bartley Green

Lifeway’s Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Lifeways Rewards with discounts at ret

Cycle to Work scheme

Optional health cash plan

Job summary

Lifeways is recruiting a Female Care Support Worker for Newman Gardens in Bartley Green. You will help residents live independently, support daily living, and participate in activities to enrich their daily lives within a welcoming local community.

No prior care experience is required. We provide training and ongoing support, DBS checks, and a range of benefits to help you build a rewarding career in social care.

Qualifications

• Compassion, patience and a positive attitude; no prior care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting people in their own homes
• Encouraging independence and building confidence
• Helping people access their local community
• Attending football matches, events and social activities
• Supporting arts, crafts, baking, music and dancing sessions
• Accompanying people on shopping trips and day outings
• Providing personal care and daily living support where required

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Positive attitude

Job description

Make a Real Difference Every Day – Join Lifeways in Bartley Green

Female Care Support Worker - Bartley Green

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference in your local community every day?

At Lifeways, the UK's largest supported living provider, we're looking for caring, reliable and enthusiastic Female Care Support Workers to join our friendly team at Newman Gardens in Bartley Green.

Whether you're already working in care or looking for a new career with purpose, this is an opportunity to support people to live independently, achieve their goals, and enjoy fulfilling lives while becoming part of a welcoming local community.

What We Offer

Shift Pattern

• 7:00am to 2:30pm
• 2:30pm to 10:00pm

Contract Available

• Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Why Newman Gardens?

Newman Gardens is more than just a supported living service. It's a thriving community where people are encouraged to live life their way, build friendships, pursue hobbies and stay connected to everything the local area has to offer.

The service consists of sixteen self-contained apartments, each with its own bedroom, open-plan living space and bathroom. Residents also enjoy access to an accessible garden, patio and BBQ area, creating opportunities to relax, socialise and enjoy the outdoors.

Located in the heart of Bartley Green, we're surrounded by fantastic local amenities and green spaces, including Woodgate Valley Country Park and Bartley Green Reservoir. People we support regularly enjoy days out, leisure activities, shopping trips, fitness sessions and community events across Birmingham and the surrounding areas.

And for animal lovers, pets are welcome too.

What You'll Be Doing

No two days are the same. You'll be supporting people to live as independently as possible while helping them enjoy the activities and experiences that matter most to them.

This may include:

• Supporting people in their own homes
• Encouraging independence and building confidence
• Helping people access their local community
• Attending football matches, events and social activities
• Supporting arts, crafts, baking, music and dancing sessions
• Accompanying people on shopping trips and day outings
• Providing personal care and daily living support where required

Most importantly, you'll be helping people live happy, meaningful lives and achieve their personal goals.

What Our Team Says

"There is a great atmosphere at Newman Gardens. The people we support have created a strong and friendly community amongst themselves. One of the women here has commented that she likes living here because the staff are respectful and she feels really safe."

Service Manager, Newman Gardens

No Experience? No Problem.

You don't need previous care experience to join us.

If you have compassion, patience and a positive attitude, we'll provide all the training and support you need to build a successful career in social care.

Why Join Lifeways?

Feel Valued

• Free DBS check
• Lifeways Rewards with discounts at major retailers, gyms and cinemas
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Optional health cash plan

Be Supported

• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Inclusive and values-led culture
• Friendly, supportive colleagues and managers
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Build a Career with Purpose

• Fully funded Health & Social Care qualifications
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• The chance to make a lasting difference every day

Our Values

Everything we do is guided by our CHOICE values:

• Caring
• Honest
• One Team
• Innovative
• Courageous
• Equal

Start a Career That Matters

If you're passionate about helping others, enjoy being part of your local community and want a role where you can see the positive impact you make every day, we'd love to hear from you.

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**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.

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