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Care Support Worker - Yeovil

Care Support Worker - Yeovil

Support Work roles available across Sherborne and Langport

Position Duration
Permanent
Role Type
Support/Care Worker
County
Dorset
Company
Lifeways Group
Salary / rate of pay
£12.30 per hour
Town or City
Yeovil
Ref No
9788

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 

  • Shift patterns - 15 hour shifts, Day shifts, Waking nights, Weekend work is a must for this role as well as sleep ins. 
     37.5 hours full time also available in Langport.
  • 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 both Langport and Sherborne, 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. 

This application is for roles available at either Langport or Sherborne, whichever is easier to travel to. This role will be based at solely either service, you not be required to travel to a number of different locations. Some of the individuals we support have very limited communication so they would use boards to convey their thoughts. Colleagues need to work with the people we support to complete all aspects of day-to-day support including personal care, support with cooking, cleaning tasks, support with medication and finances, supporting people into the community, providing emotional support, finding new activities and opportunities.

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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