Support/Care Worker

Lifeway’s Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading supported living healthcare provider dedicated to transforming lives in your community! As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals through person-centred support. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real impact, with comprehensive training and career progression available. You will assist with daily activities, provide personal care, and help individuals engage with their community, all while working within a supportive team. If you are passionate about care and eager to develop your skills in a rewarding environment, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Fully paid induction

Ongoing training and support

Opportunity for funded qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in social care is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Full training provided to meet the bespoke needs of the service.

Responsibilities

• Support with daily activities including cooking, laundry, and shopping.
• Assist with personal care tasks and promote physical health.

Skills

Care Support

Patience

Communication

Personal Care

Education

Qualifications in Health and Social Care

Job description

Support Workers - Newcastle Area

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.

We are looking for enthusiastic people with plenty of patience, who are motivated to provide support to help this gentleman live his best life!

You may be looking for a career change to bring new life and experiences into this brand-new service, or you may be an experienced Support Worker with a background in social care. A range of training will be provided to meet the bespoke needs of this service to ensure you have all of the knowledge and skills you require. This will fully prepare you to support this gentleman and make a real difference to his life, providing new opportunities in his life at home and in the community.

You’ll get a fully paid induction with ongoing training and support from a dedicated Manager, plus the opportunity to undertake a qualification in health and social care funded by Lifeways Group, plus so much more when you join.

We work within the principles of person-centred support, enabling development and inclusion in people’s everyday lives within their home and wider community. This gentleman will live in his own home and your work will be varied as you’ll be supporting with all sorts of activities including shopping and day trips.

You’ll be supporting this gentleman with general household chores such as cooking, laundry, vacuuming, and dusting, and in some cases personal care (assisting with bathing, toileting, and feeding) and his physical health.

CONTRACTS AVAILABLE

1. Full time - 37.5 hours per week
2. Part-time - 12 – 24 hours per week

Sessional/bank hours also available (flexible working to fit around you)

Working hours are on a shift pattern rota basis including some weekend working.

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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