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Care Support Worker - Colchester

In 1995 Lifeways opened its first location for people with complex needs. Over 25 years later and we’ve grown to become the UK’s largest supported living specialist and are proud to help almost 5,000 people to live more fulfilling, independent lives.

Our commitment is to provide extraordinary support that creates life-changing outcomes for people with complex needs. We do this through our stability, our local teams, our strong relationships, and our shared focus on quality and reassurance.

 

 

Care Support Worker - Colchester

We are recruiting for Support Workers in Colchester! The successful candidates must be flexible to work day shifts and sleep-in shifts on a rota basis Monday to Sunday.

Position Duration
Permanent
Role Type
Support/Care Worker
County
Essex
Company
Lifeways Group
Salary / rate of pay
£11.44 per hour
Town or City
Colchester
Ref No
8792

Job Description

Lifeways – Specialist Support Services serving your local community, UK Wide. Are you looking for a career that transforms lives for the better? Perhaps you have a desire to make a real impact to your local community with the security a large company can offer including genuine career progression and an investment in recognized qualifications?

  • 7:30am-3pm, 3pm-10pm or 10pm-8am Mon – Sun
  • Full time, Part time and sessional/bank positions available.
  • Opportunity to gain health and social care qualifications that are 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.

Due to the remote location of some of our Colchester services, a UK driving license is preferred.

Here at Lifeways in Colchester we are looking for Support Workers to join our fantastic team. Ideally you will have previous experience in a Care / Support Work, however, if you are new to the role and have a passion for helping others to 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.

Lifeways provide supported living and residential care for people living with complex needs, including:

  • An acquired brain injury
  • A learning disability
  • Autism
  • Physical disabilities
  • Mental health

Our Support Worker role is an integral part of team, ensuring the people we support can live as independently as possible within their own home and their wider community. The type of care you provide will be tailored to the needs of the individual.

We’re proud to be known for providing extraordinary support, and for celebrating the positivity, individuality, and ambition of each person. Being a part of the Lifeways team is really rewarding. That’s why we look for people seeking to grow both personally and professionally. If this sounds like the role you’ve been looking for then APPLY TODAY!

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