Position Details
Position Duration: Sessional/CasualRole Type: Support/Care WorkerCounty: KentCompany: Lifeways GroupSalary / rate of pay: £13.45 per hourPost Code: TN27 9TNTown or City: HeadcornReference Number: 12728
Care Support Worker – Lifeways Chaplin
Bank contract – 0 hours per week. Shifts: 8:00 am–3:30 pm / 3:00 pm–11:00 pm, Monday to Sunday. A driver with a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
Your Role as a Support Worker
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Supporting individuals with personal care and daily routines
- Encouraging participation in hobbies, social activities, and community engagement
- Promoting independence, dignity, and choice in every interaction
- Monitoring wellbeing and responding to individual needs
- Maintaining accurate records and working collaboratively with your team
Benefits and Support
- Competitive pay: £13.45 per hour, plus potential overtime
- Over £2,000 in total rewards per year
- Discounts and cashback at major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, holidays, and more via Lifeways Rewards
- Blue Light Card eligibility
- Free DBS check
- Opportunity to gain funded health and social care qualifications
- Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and support
- Option to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy, and more
- Cycle to Work Scheme
What We’re Looking For
- Naturally kind, caring, and empathetic
- Friendly and approachable
- Patient and flexible
- Have a good sense of humour and a can‑do attitude
- Confident in supporting with cooking and daily living skills
- Able to drive and have access to a vehicle
Experience and Training
Experience in supporting young adults with complex needs, including mental health conditions, autism, and learning disabilities, is an advantage. However, we provide full training and ongoing support to help new entrants thrive in this role.
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