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Care Support Worker - Longton - Lightwood Road -ST3

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 - Longton - Lightwood Road -ST3

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?

  • Shift Pattern – Can Vary depending on service: 7.15-14.45, 14.30-22.00, 21.30-7.30 - Plus wake in nights 
  • Full time - 37.5 hours contracted x1- part time -22.5
  • 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.

 

Here at Lifeways in Longton & Meir 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. 

Longton has a residential property and has been a residential service for over 20yrs. The service located on the outskirts of Longton town centre and is serviced by great bus routes and Longton train station is a ten-minute walk from the home and Stoke drive is a 15 x minute drive for the home.

5 x of the 6 PWS whom reside at the service have been here for over 20yrs and they know the layout of their home very well and the home is vast and spacious for wheelchair users, with a number of communal areas and PWS own private bedrooms with decoration of choice..

PWS: enjoy: Meals out at the local pub, Cinema visits, Bowling, Gardening and garden activities , PWS have a therapy dog Bessie whom lives in the home (staff on duty need to like dogs) has own support plan, PEEPS and R/A, Holidays, Day trips, Stoke City football club (matches), Watching films, Playing bingo, Music activities, Shopping, Arts and crafts, cake and coffee in the community

 

How do I apply?

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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Position Duration
Permanent
Role Type
Support/Care Worker
County
Staffordshire
Company
Lifeways Group
Salary / rate of pay
£11.44 per hour
Location
Stoke-on-Trent,
Post Code
ST3 4JZ
Ref No
9513