Bank Care Support Worker – Chaplin

Job Title: Care Support Worker – Lifeways Chaplin

Location: Headcorn, Kent (Postcode TN27 9TN)

Contract: Bank contract – 0 hours per week (shifts 8am–3:30pm / 3pm–11pm, Monday to Sunday)

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Role Type: Support/Care Worker (Sessional/Casual)

Driving is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and supporting daily routines for young adults with complex needs (mental health, autism, learning disabilities).
• 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 the team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Willingness to drive and access to a vehicle.
• Natural kindness, caring and empathy.
• Friendly, approachable, patient and flexible.
• Good sense of humour and can‑do attitude.
• Confidence in supporting cooking and daily living skills.
• Experience in mental health, autism, and learning disability settings is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of £13.45 per hour.
• Paid overtime often available.
• Over £2,000 in total rewards per year.
• Blue Light Card eligibility.
• Free DBS check.
• Opportunity to gain funded health and social care qualifications.
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

About Lifeways

Lifeways Group is the UK’s largest supported living specialist, committed to empowering people to live independent, fulfilling lives. Join a team that values your contributions and invests in your development.

Apply now to start a rewarding career with Lifeways.

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