Are you looking for an empowering and rewarding career where you can help people to lead their most independent lives?
The Lifeways Group are currently looking to expand their fantastic team of Support Workers in Streatham. This service has good access to local transport links.
As part of this role, you will be supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
* £11.44 per hour
* Full-time 37.5 hours per week or Part-time 20 hours per week
* Our support workers work a range of shifts over 7 days per week
* Shifts range: 07.00 - 14.30 and 14.30-22.00 or long day 07.00 – 22.00
* 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
* 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.
We are looking for positive, compassionate and caring support workers. 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.
Ref: LWGSO
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