Care Support Worker - Tonbridge

Job Description

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 times: 7am-2.30pm / 2.30pm-10pm / 7am-10pm / 7am-3pm / 3pm – 10pm Mon – Sun
• 37.5hrs Full time.  Part time and sessional also available
• 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.

Optional drivers info below.

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.

Pound Road is a supported living service registered for 3 people, the service consists of 2 independent flats, and a sleep-in area. We support 2 residents currently, with one spare room.

The individuals residing at Pound Road enjoy trips out for coke and crisps, lunch, rides in their cars, visits to historical places, talking about the local area, cinema trips, along with a whole host of other activities.  

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

• Friendly
• Kind, calm and patient
• Adaptive to different communication needs
• Driver
• Understand sensory needs
• Be prepared to support in the community
• Autism/MH experience
• Honest
• Flexible
• Has a good sense of humour and a can do attitude
• Able to support confidently with cooking
• Willing to be part of a team
• Proactive

Pound Road is in East Peckham Kent, close to local amenities. There is secure onsite parking, colleagues need to hold a full UK driving licence and will be required to drive mobility vehicles.

Ref: LWGSO