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Job Description
Support Worker– ColchesterSalary: £12.71 per hourHours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), Shifts: 7:30am–3:00pm, 3:00pm–10:00pm (rota-based acrossweekdays and weekends)
Are you looking for a career where you can make a genuinedifference every single day? At Lifeways in Colchester, we’re proudto support individuals in leading valued and fulfilling lives.We’re currently looking for compassionate and proactiveSupport Workers to join our friendly team, supporting peoplewith a range of complex needs.
Whether you’reexperienced in care or just starting out, Lifeways offers a trulyrewarding career with genuine progression opportunities, fullyfunded qualifications, and a supportive team environment.
“I never imagined how rewarding thisjob could be. Lifeways gave me the training and support I needed,and now I get to help people live their best lives everyday.”— Sarah, Support Worker at Lifeways
About theRole
You’ll be supporting individualswith:
- Acquired braininjuries
- Learning disabilities
- Autism
- Physicaldisabilities
- Mental healthconditions
Support is tailored toeach person’s unique needs, helping them live more independently intheir homes and communities.
YourResponsibilities as a Support Worker
You’llsupport with:
- Personal care andwellbeing
- Meal planning andpreparation
- Household tasks
- Hobbies, activities, and social events
- Building confidence and independence
- Monitoring wellbeing and responding to individualneeds
- Maintaining accurate records and workingcollaboratively with your team
Please note: You will be working on a rotabasis, and shift patterns are assigned—you will not be able toselect your own shifts.
Why JoinLifeways?
We offer more than just a job—weoffer a career with purpose, recognition, and room togrow.
Feeling Valued
- Over £2,000 in total rewards per year
- Paid DBS check
- Paid induction andtraining
- Discounts and cashback at majorsupermarkets, cinemas, gyms, theme parks, holidays and more viaLifeways Rewards
- New: 10% off at B&Q forall team members
- Eligible for the Blue LightCard – discounts on shopping, food, days out and more
- £200 for every successful referral
Being Supported
- 8 paiddays of training per year
- Free access to ourEmployee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and wellbeingsupport
- Cycle to Work Scheme – up to£1,000
- Gym discounts – save up to £192 ayear
- Eye care and health cash plans
- 3% employer pension contribution
Having Impact
- Access tofunded Health & Social Care qualifications andapprenticeships
- Help individuals thrive athome and in the community
- Be part of a servicethat celebrates every achievement, big or small
We’re proud to be known forproviding extraordinary support and celebrating the individualityof every person. If you’re someone who wants to grow personally andprofessionally while making a real impact, we’d love to hear fromyou.
Apply today and start your journey withLifeways.
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