Support/Care Worker

Lifeway’s Group; Worcester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeways, the UK's largest supported living healthcare provider, is seeking passionate Support Workers in Worcester. Join a team dedicated to enhancing lives in the community. With flexible shift patterns and numerous benefits, this role promises both personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Free DBS check

Access to discounts at major retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, or Healthcare Assistant preferred.
• Passion for helping others lead independent lives.
• Excellent training and ongoing support provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals to lead independent lives.
• Engage in community activities and support user needs.
• Work varied shifts as per rota.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Are you ready to start an exciting new career as well as give back to the community?

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 offer 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 vary on a rota basis and will include 7am-3pm, 3pm – 10pm and some sleep ins
• 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.

Here at Lifeways in Worcester 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 service contains 12 self contained flats, walking distance to local amenities and close to the city centre.People enjoy volunteering in the community, swimming at Lower Wick Swimming Pool or walking in Cripplegate Park. A favourite place for people here is Worcester Snoezelen - a specialised multi-sensory leisure facility that caters for people with diverse needs. People can partake in music and art sessions, time in the hydro pool, or activity clubs.

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