Care Support Worker - Woking

In 1995 Lifeways opened its first location for people with complex needs. Over 25 years later and we've grown to become the UK's 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.

Don't worry if you don't have previous professional experience in care as we are looking for people with the right values and attitudes. Lifeways provide a comprehensive learning and development programme that will teach you all you need to work in our services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that the individuals that we support lead valued and fulfilling lives.
• Helping them to reach their potential and achieve to the best of their ability.
• Work from a planned rota which will include some weekends - rotas are planned far in advance to provide notice.
• Show compassion, patience and commitment. Be positive and demonstrate excellence by engaging with the service users.
• Be proactive, respectful and caring at all times.
• Work as part of a team to ensure the best care is delivered.

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday pro rata
• Fully paid induction with ongoing training and development.
• Opportunity to gain health and social care qualifications that are funded by Lifeways.
• Free DBS check
• Discounts and cashback at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Lifeways Rewards
• Cycle to work scheme when you have been with us for 6 months
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
• Free access to the employee assistance program which provides advice and support
• Recommend a Friend referral scheme
• Award scheme and incentive recognition via My Lifeways
• Opportunity to develop your social care career and get promoted to team leader and managerial positions.

Contracts Available:

We have a number of contracts available to suit every individual that becomes a part of the Lifeways family.

Full time, Part time and bank contracts available.

All applications will be subject to DBS checks and references. Our Support Workers are very important to us and are an essential part of our service. If you have previously worked within a similar environment or if you believe you have the skills to complement our service, we would love to hear from you.

PLEASE NOTE: A UK DRIVING LICENCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POST.

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