Care Support Worker - Taunton (Driver)

Job description

You''re not just anyone.
From every day life, to changing someone''s world.

Job Description Support Worker (Driver Essential) | £13.10 per hour + £50 sleep ins

Shift pattern:

Sleep in shift – 9am-10pm (sleep in from 10pm) - 7am-9am

Monday to Thursday - 7.30am-10am - 3.45pm-9pm

Friday to Sunday - 7.30am-9.30pm

Alternative shifts

07.00-21.00
Waking nights 21.00-07.00
As a Lifeways Support Worker, you''ll do far more than provide care.

You''ll help people build confidence, maintain their independence, stay connected to the people who matter to them and live the life they choose.

We''re looking for caring, reliable people who want to make a genuine difference. You don''t need previous care experience. What matters most is your attitude, values and willingness to support others.

A full driving licence is essential for this role, but not because you''ll spend your day driving from appointment to appointment. Driving gives the people we support opportunities.

It means helping someone visit family, get to college, attend a job interview, enjoy a day out, pursue a hobby, go shopping independently or simply spend time in their local community.

Sometimes the smallest things can have the biggest impact. Whether that''s somebody ordering a coffee independently for the first time, catching up with friends, or building the confidence to try something new, you''ll play a part in making those moments happen.

What will you be doing?

No two days are the same, but your role may include:

• Supporting people in their own homes and within their local community
• Encouraging independence and helping people achieve personal goals
• Supporting people to attend appointments, activities and days out
• Building positive and meaningful relationships
• Helping people develop lif...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Taunton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-11-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English