Care Support Worker

Overview

Care Support Worker – Ilminster role with Lifeways in Ilminster. This is a full-time position with shift patterns including 14-hour shifts, day shifts, sleep-ins, weekends, totaling 37.5 hours per week. Pay rate £12.60 per hour. Lifeways is the UK’s largest supported living provider, proudly supporting communities since 1995. We provide training, tools, and team support to help you thrive.

Responsibilities

• Support two sociable residents with complex health needs in their daily living
• Join residents for shopping trips and days out in the community
• Provide light-hearted activities around Ilminster
• Assist with medication and health monitoring
• Support financial and dietary needs
• Carry out domestic tasks and contribute to emotional wellbeing

Requirements / Qualifications

• Driver with a full UK licence to use company cars
• Experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, or Healthcare Assistant (or be new to care with the right attitude and big heart)
• Patient, empathetic, reliable
• Excellent communicator with a good sense of humour
• Calm under pressure and flexible

Benefits

• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save up to £1,000
• Gym Discounts – Save up to £192 a year
• Eye Care & Health Cash Plans – Reimburse dental, optical, therapy and more
• 10% Off at B&Q – Home care discounts
• Blue Light Card Eligibility – Discounts on food, shopping, travel, and days out
• £200 Referral Bonus
• 3% Employer Pension Contribution
• 8 Paid Training Days Per Year – Plus access to funded qualifications and apprenticeships
• Free DBS Check
• Lifeways Rewards – Cashback and discounts at major retailers, cinemas, theme parks, holidays and more
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free, confidential support and advice

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