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Lifeways Group is looking for Support Workers for an adult with Learning Disabilities, in Welton Lincoln. We require a driver for this position to drive the mobility car.
We are looking for positive, compassionate and caring support workers and in return you’ll get back so much more from one of the most rewarding careers. You’ll make new friends and feel inspired to reach your potential through our learning and development programme. No experience is necessary, as we are looking for people with the right values and attitude.
You will be working as part of a team of support staff working on a shift pattern rota basis supporting a Male Service user who is in his early thirties who requires care 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
The shift pattern will be on a early and late shift basis with sleep ins.
A minimum of one years’ support worker experience is desirable but not essential and you will also be required to administer medication when trained to do so.
You will also be required to provide personal care support to our male service user - experience of this is desirable but not essential.
The person we support is non verbal and relies on the support team to communicate with him in a way that he understands.
You will need to be vigilant, calm, caring and patient at all times when supporting him at his home and out in the community.
The person we support has a variety of activities he enjoys out in the community, at his Day Centre, and with his family who live close by.
You will need to possess excellent communication skills and be able to confidently and professionally liaise with his family and other members of his core team to ensure you support him effectively.
A driver is preferred for this position to be able to drive the person’s Motability car.
You will be supported throughout your time with our company by our friendly and supportive staff and management, and will receive additional training tailored to the needs of the customer(s) you support.
Lifeway’s provide their employees with local work, employee supervision and recognition, and other benefits.
We are expanding and as such provide long term career prospects for anyone seeking a career with development opportunities.

WE BELIEVE THAT ALL OUR TEAM MEMBERS ARE AMAZING AND WE WOULDN’T BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE WHAT WE DO WITHOUT THEM. HERE ARE JUST SOME OF THE WAYS WE WOULD VALUE AND INVEST IN YOU:

• 28 days holiday pro rata
• Amazing Induction leading to a recognised qualification
• Access to award winning training and development
• Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings*
• Cycle to work scheme when you have been with us for 6 months
• Discounts and cashback at high street shops including major super markets, 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 round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Recommend a Friend Incentive
• Award scheme and incentive recognition via My Lifeways
  *T&C’s apply based on contract

• Ensure the individuals that we support lead valued and fulfilling lives
• Helping them to reach their potential and achieve to the best of their ability
• You may support them to go to work
• You may support them to do household jobs
• You may support them to enjoy their favourite hobby
• You may support them through to more exciting tasks such as moving into their own home for the first time or planning a holiday
• You will be required to work some weekends and bank holidays - we do try to be flexible and plan our rota’s in advance to accommodate your own commitments
  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.
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  Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
  Pay: £12.21 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Referral programme

Work Location: In perso