Male Care Support Worker - Walsall

Lifeway’s Group; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Rewards scheme with discounts

Cycle to Work

Health Cash Plan

Job summary

Lifeways Group in Walsall is recruiting a Male Support Worker to enable adults with learning disabilities and autism to live independent, meaningful lives. No prior care experience is required as full training is provided and support is available to help you succeed.

You will work across shifts, providing daily living assistance, companionship and help to access hobbies and community activities, while promoting dignity and inclusion in the local community.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required.
• Kind, caring and reliable.
• Passionate about helping others thrive.
• Positive, patient and understanding.
• Flexible and willing to work a range of shifts, including waking nights.

Responsibilities

• Support people with daily living tasks.
• Encourage independence and build confidence.
• Help people participate in hobbies, activities and community events.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Support with moving and handling needs (full training provided).

Skills

Empathy

Reliability

Team work

Flexibility

Job description

Make a Real Difference in Your Community

Male Support Worker - Walsall

Make a Difference in Your Local Community

Are you looking for a rewarding role where every day brings the opportunity to change someone's life for the better?

Lifeways is recruiting Male Support Workers in Walsall to support adults with learning disabilities and autism to live happy, independent and fulfilling lives. Whether you're already working in care or looking for a fresh start in a career with real purpose, we provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

This is more than just a job. It's a chance to become an important part of your local community, helping people achieve their goals, build confidence, develop independence and enjoy new experiences.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Support Worker, you'll work alongside individuals to help them live the life they choose. Your role may include:

• Supporting people with daily living tasks
• Encouraging independence and building confidence
• Helping people take part in hobbies, activities and community events
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Assisting with personal care where required
• Supporting people with moving and handling needs (full training provided)

No two days are the same, making this a varied and rewarding role where your support can have a lasting impact.

Contract and Shift Information

Full-time - 37.5 hours per week

Our services operate seven days a week and include a variety of shift patterns:

• 7:00am to 2:30pm
• 2:30pm to 10:00pm
• Waking nights
• Alternate weekends

Why Choose Lifeways?

At Lifeways, we know that great support starts with great people. That's why we're committed to helping our colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to grow their careers.

Feel Valued

• Free DBS check
• Lifeways Rewards scheme with discounts and cashback at major retailers, restaurants, cinemas, gyms and attractions
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Optional Health Cash Plan to help with everyday healthcare costs

Feel Supported

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Friendly and inclusive working environment
• Supportive management team and colleagues
• Comprehensive training from day one
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Build Your Future

• Funded Health & Social Care qualifications
• Career progression opportunities across Lifeways
• Develop valuable transferable skills
• Make a genuine difference to people's lives every day

Who Would Be Great in This Role?

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

We're looking for people who are:

• Kind, caring and reliable
• Passionate about helping others thrive
• Positive, patient and understanding
• Good team players with a proactive attitude
• Flexible and willing to work a range of shifts, including waking nights where required

Many of our best Support Workers have come from retail, hospitality, warehouse, customer service and other people-focused roles. If you have the right values, we'll teach you everything else.

Our Values

Everything we do is guided by our Lifeways Choice values:

• Caring - Putting people first
• Honest - Acting with integrity
• One Team - Achieving more together
• Innovative - Finding better ways to support people
• Courageous - Speaking up and making a positive difference
• Equal - Treating everyone with fairness, dignity and respect

Join Your Local Lifeways Team

If you're based in Walsall or the surrounding areas and want a career that offers purpose, job satisfaction and the opportunity to make a real difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you.

Every shift is an opportunity to help someone live their best life.

**This post is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.**