Care Support Worker - Burnham-on-Sea

Job Description

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 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 - Full time/Part time

• Shift patterns -  From 9am until 10pm, then a sleep (10pm-7am) and then 7-9am the following morning.
• 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.

For this service we require staff who are able and willing to drive our company cars, therefore you must hold a full UK Driving Licence.

Here at Lifeways in Burnham-on-Sea, 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. 

At our service the person we support that deal with autism, communication difficulties, epilepsy and learning disabilities. The person we support has 1:1 support at all times, including a sleep, with additional 2:1 support in the community. Activities enjoyed include going for walks, going to cafes, music on car journeys, updating their activity board and enjoying relaxed time at home. The person we support is independent with dressing, personal care and eating but needs support in doing these things and in other areas of their life.

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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