Job Description
Support Worker – Make Every Day Count
Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour
Role
We’re looking for Support Workers to join our vibrant team in Ilminster. This is a full-time role with shift patterns that include:
* 14‑hour shifts
* Day shifts
* Sleep‑ins required
* Weekend work is essential
* 37.5 hours full‑time
You’ll need to be a driver with a full UK licence to use our company cars.
What You’ll Get – Over £2,000 in Annual Rewards
Financial Rewards
* £12.60 per hour
* £200 Referral Bonus – Bring a friend, get rewarded
* 3% Employer Pension Contribution
* Free DBS Check
Discounts & Deals
* Lifeways Rewards – Cashback and discounts at major retailers, cinemas, theme parks, holidays and more
* Gym Discounts – Save up to £192 a year
* New! 10% Off at B&Q – Because your home deserves care too
* Blue Light Card Eligibility – Discounts on food, shopping, travel, and days out
Health & Wellbeing
* Cycle to Work Scheme – Save up to £1,000
* Eye Care & Health Cash Plans – Claim back costs for dental, optical, therapy and more
* Employee Assistance Programme – Free, confidential support and advice
Training & Growth
* 8 Paid Training Days Per Year
* Access to funded qualifications and apprenticeships
* Career progression opportunities
About The Role
You’ll be supporting two sociable residents with complex health needs. They love getting out and about, so you’ll be joining them for:
* Shopping trips
* Days out in the community
* Light‑hearted activities around Ilminster
You’ll Also Support With
* Medication and health monitoring
* Financial and dietary needs
* Domestic tasks and emotional wellbeing
Who We’re Looking For
You Might Be
* A Care Assistant, Support Worker, or Healthcare Assistant
* Or someone brand new to care, with the right attitude and a big heart
You’ll Thrive Here If You’re
* Patient, empathetic, and reliable
* A great communicator with a sense of humour
* Calm under pressure and happy to go with the flow
* Passionate about making a difference—one day, one person at a time
Ready to Make a Real Impact?
If you’re looking for a career that’s rewarding, full of purpose, and filled with laughter—where you’ll be supported, recognised, and empowered to change lives—Lifeways Ilminster is ready to welcome you. Apply today and help someone live life their way—with dignity, joy, and support.
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