Care Support Worker

As a Care Support Worker, you'll play an important part in helping people live as independently as possible while remaining connected to their community. Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting individuals with daily living activities
• Encouraging independence, confidence and choice
• Assisting with moving and handling where required
• Supporting people to attend appointments and social activities
• Helping individuals enjoy their hobbies and interests
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Promoting dignity, wellbeing and person-centred support at all times
No two days are ever the same, making this a truly rewarding and varied role. Full training, including moving and handling, will be provided.Shift Patterns We are looking for colleagues who can work flexibly across a range of shifts, including weekdays and weekends. Shift patterns include: 30 Hour Contract per week
• Full shifts: 7:00am to 10:00pm
• Half shifts: 2:30pm to 10:00pm
• Weekend working required on a fortnightly basis
  
  For this service, you must hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to drive company vehicles., Caring, patient and dependable
• Flexible and willing to work a variety of shift patterns
• Passionate about supporting others to live independently
• Confident communicating with a range of people
• A holder of a full UK driving licence
Previous care experience is welcomed but not essential. What matters most is your values, attitude and willingness to learn.

At Lifeways, we're proud to support adults with learning disabilities and autism to live independent, fulfilling lives within their local community. We're currently looking for caring, reliable and enthusiastic individuals from across Walsall to join our team as Care Support Workers. Whether you've worked in care before or are looking for a rewarding new career, we'll provide all the training and support you need to succeed. This is more than a job. It's an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, support people to achieve their goals, and help them enjoy the things that matter most to them.


• Lifeways Rewards with discounts and cashback at major retailers, cinemas, attractions and gyms
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Optional health cash plan to help with everyday healthcare costs
Feel Supported
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive induction and training from day one
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Friendly and supportive managers and colleagues
• Inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued