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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