Support/Care Worker

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

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Support Worker in Swalwell, Gateshead, where your passion for care can truly make a difference. This role offers full-time and part-time opportunities, with a focus on delivering exceptional support to individuals with neurological and respite care needs. Lifeways is committed to your career progression, providing funded health and social care qualifications, excellent training, and ongoing support. Enjoy a range of perks, including discounts at various retailers and a health cash plan. If you want to transform lives for the better, this is the perfect 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

• Previous experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker preferred.
• Passion for helping others lead independent lives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care to residents with various needs.
• Support individuals to lead independent lives.

Skills

Care Support

Communication Skills

Empathy

Education

Health and Social Care Qualifications

Job description

Support Worker - Swalwell, Gateshead

Are you a confident Care Support Worker with a passion for delivering care? Are you looking for Night Shift opportunities?

Lifeways – Specialist Support Services serving your local community

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

• 37.5 hours full-time; part-time and sessional roles also available
• Opportunity to gain funded health and social care qualifications
• Free DBS check
• Discounts and cashback at high street shops, supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays, and more via Lifeways Rewards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Option to purchase a health cash plan for dental, glasses, therapy, etc.
• Free access to employee assistance program providing advice and support
• Blue Light Card

At Lifeways in Swalwell, Gateshead, we are looking for Support Workers to join our team. Previous experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, or Healthcare Assistant is preferred. If you're new to care but passionate about helping others lead independent lives, Lifeways offers excellent training and ongoing support for a rewarding career.

Abbeymoor is a 40+ bedded nursing home providing accommodation for adults aged 18 and over.

Services at Abbeymoor support individuals with neurological or respite care needs, including Huntington's disease and complex brain injuries.

The aim of the service is to ensure residents receive the highest quality of life attainable.