Support Worker

Lifeways Group; Tonbridge; Presencial; GBP 15.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Blue Light Card discounts

Retail discounts

Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Company pension

Recognition programmes

Ongoing training and development

Descripción de la vacante

Lifeways Group is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Tonbridge to assist with daily routines, personal care, and household tasks. You’ll encourage participation in hobbies and community activities, promote independence, monitor wellbeing, and maintain accurate records for the team.

This role requires a caring approach, good communication, and a willingness to learn. DBS covered by Lifeways with full training and support provided to grow within Health and Social Care.

Formación

• Genuine communication skills and a caring, patient approach.
• Willingness to develop qualifications with employer support.

Responsabilidades

• Supporting daily routines including cooking, personal care, and household tasks.
• Encouraging participation in hobbies and community activities.
• Promoting independence and building confidence.
• Monitoring wellbeing and responding to individual needs.
• Maintaining accurate records and communicating with the wider team.
• Driving mobility vehicles to support outings and appointments.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Educación

NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care

Descripción del empleo

Your responsibilities as a Support Worker will include:

• Supporting with daily routines such as cooking, personal care, and household tasks
• Encouraging participation in hobbies and community activities
• Promoting independence and building confidence
• Monitoring wellbeing and responding to individual needs
• Maintaining accurate records and communicating effectively with the wider team
• Driving mobility vehicles to support individuals with outings and appointments
  If you have the right values, great communication skills, and a genuine passion for helping others, we'll provide all the training and support you need to build a rewarding career in Health and Social Care.

An NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care is a bonus, but not essential. We'll support you to gain qualifications as you develop with us.

At Lifeways, we do more than provide support. We help people achieve greater independence and confidence through focused support. As a Support Worker, Recovery Worker, Care Assistant, Community Support Worker, you'll benefit from:

• Being Part Of Something New - Join a service and help shape its culture, standards, and success.
• Recovery-Focused Support - Be part of a service that genuinely helps people progress towards greater independence.
• Build Meaningful Relationships - Spend time getting to know the people you support and make a lasting difference in their lives.

All applicants will be required to complete a DBS check, paid for by Lifeways.

£13.45 per hour + sleep-in payment of £50 per sleep Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) & Bank Opportunities Available Shifts: 7am-2.30pm/2.30pm-10pm with sleep-ins | Some weekend working required Manual Driving Licence Required Join a Service and Make Your Mark from Day One Every day, you'll help people living with disabilities build independence and take positive steps towards living the life they want.

We are looking for caring, honest, and innovative individuals to join our dedicated team of Support Workers.

• Genuine Career Progression - Access learning, apprenticeships, qualifications, and progression opportunities across Health and Social Care.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including:
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Retail discounts
• Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Company pension
• Recognition programmes
• Ongoing training and development

No Experience? No Problem. You don't need previous care experience to become a successful Support Worker.

We welcome applications from people working in:

• Retail
• Hospitality
• Customer Service
• Healthcare
• Care