Female Support Worker

Company: Lifeways
Apply for the Female Support Worker
Location: Rishton
Job Description:

Shift Details

This is a full-time role with 37.5 contracted hours per week, with shifts available between 8:00am and 10:00pm, Monday to Sunday.

Rotational shifts: Days, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins

Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the people we support.

We also offer sessional/bank hours, providing flexibility to suit your lifestyle.

What You’ll Be Doing

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You’ll be supporting adults across our Preston supported living services, where people live independently in their own homes or self-contained apartments with support tailored to their needs.

In Preston, Lifeways supports people with:

  • Autism
  • Physical disabilities
  • Acquired brain injuries
  • Mental health needs

Our Preston services offer:

  • Access to local shops, cafés, restaurants and transport links
  • A strong sense of community and connection within the city

Daily activities vary widely and may include:

  • Personal care routines
  • Meal preparation and household tasks
  • Supporting with appointments
  • Social activities like music sessions, crafts, cinema trips, bingo, football or walks
  • Encouraging independence, confidence and self-expression

You’ll be part of a committed team focused on promoting choice, dignity and respect every single day.

Why Join Lifeways?

Have Impact

Every role at Lifeways has purpose — you help people live more independently and with dignity. Be proud: the difference you make matters.

Feel Supported

From personalised induction to ongoing training, apprenticeships and development pathways, we invest in your growth. You’ll have a supportive team around you because your success matters.

Be Valued

You’ll enjoy:

  • Over £2,000 in annual rewards and benefits
  • Funded Health and Social Care qualifications
  • Free DBS check
  • Cycle to Work Scheme (up to £1,000)
  • Gym discounts (save up to £192 per year)
  • Eye care and health cash plans
  • Access to the Blue Light Card
  • £200 for every successful employee referral
  • 8 paid training days per year
  • Access to apprenticeships and further qualifications

Your voice genuinely shapes our services — we listen, because you’re part of our team.

Our Values

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We welcome people from all backgrounds — including career changers, retirees, military veterans, hospitality leavers, and young people starting out — because we know people with care at their core can come from anywhere.

Our CHOICE values guide everything we do: Caring, Honest, One Team, Innovative, Courageous, and Equal .

Whether you’re new to care or bringing experience, we’ll support your development.

Apply Today

Discover how changing someone’s life can change yours too .

All applicants must complete a DBS check — funded by Lifeways.

PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

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Posted: October 2nd, 2026