In 1995 Lifeways opened its first location for people with complex needs. Over 25 years later and weve grown to become the UKs 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.
Job Description
At Lifeways we put the people we support at the heart of everything we do and are looking for those who share our values to join our team as a Support Worker in Harwich. As we provide a full training and induction programme, we canconsider those without experience that are looking to join the sector and provide exceptional care.
As an organisation, we providesupported living andresidential care for people living with complex needs, including:
* An acquired brain injury
* A learning disability
* Autism
* Physical disabilities
* Mental healt h
Our Support Worker role is an integral part of team, ensuring the people we support can live as independently as possible within their own home and their wider community. The type of care you provide will be tailored to the needs of the individual. It is an incredibly varied and rewarding role as you will be helping people in your area to improve their quality of life, achieve their goals and make a very real and positive difference.
This role will see you provide support with:
* Meal preparation and planning
* Domestic duties
* Mental Wellbeing
* Personal care
* Hobbies, activities and events
* And much more!
As an organisation we provide support every day of the year, our roles will therefore involve working both weekdays and weekends. Our Support Worker opportunity in Harwich involves working 8 hour shifts either on an early or late shift pattern, hours of work will fall between 07:30am-10:00pm.
Benefits of joining Lifeways:
* One place of work no travelling between services
* Excellent opportunities for career development with the chance to obtain qualifications as you work
* DBS paid for by Lifeways
* Rewards scheme - discounted supermarket shopping vouchers & cashback deals
* Paid induction and training
* 28 days annual leave (pro-rata)
* Refer a friend scheme
Were proud to be known for providing extraordinary support, and for celebrating the positivity, individuality, and ambition of each person. Being a part of the Lifeways team is really rewarding. Thats why we look for people seeking to grow both personally and professionally. If this sounds like the role youve been looking for then APPLY TODAY!
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