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Care Support Worker - Norman Close

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 - Norman Close

Our Care Support Workers are the bridge that connects our service users to the community, do something amazing, join our team and make a difference.

Lifeways – Specialist Support Services serving your local community

Position Duration
Permanent
Role Type
Support/Care Worker
County
Kent
Company
Lifeways Group
Salary / rate of pay
£13.00
Post Code
ME14 5HR
Town or City
Maidstone
Ref No
10721

Job Description

  • £13.00 per hour
  • Full-time 37.5 hours per week / Part Time hours considered
  • Our support workers work on a rota basis providing care and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Day shifts range between 7am and 10pm with sleep in shifts starting at 10pm.
  • 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
  • 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 Maidstone we are dedicated to ensuring that the individuals that we support lead valued and fulfilling lives.  Due to a new person we support coming to live with us, we are looking for additional staff to join the dedicated team here.  

The people we support and staff team would welcome individuals who are;

  • Friendly
  • Patient
  • Flexible
  • Has a good sense of humour and a can do attitude
  • Able to support confidently with cooking.

There are good transport links and secure onsite parking, however, colleagues need to hold a full UK driving licence and will be required to drive mobility vehicles.

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