Care Support Worker

Lifeways; Seaford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Free DBS check

Lifeways Rewards

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Lifeways is hiring a Support Worker in the United Kingdom. The role offers £13.45 per hour, full-time 37.5 hours per week with rota-based shifts (7:00am–2:30pm or 2:30pm–10:00pm) plus sleep-ins.

You’ll help individuals live independently in a supported living setting and work as part of a compassionate team. We value empathy, reliability, and the ability to support daily activities while promoting dignity and choice.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering personal care and daily routines.
• Ability to work on a rota with flexible shifts.
• Compassionate, patient and empathetic approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care and daily routines.
• Encourage participation in hobbies, social activities and community engagement.
• Promote independence, dignity and choice in interactions.
• Monitor wellbeing and respond to individual needs.
• Maintain accurate records and work with the team.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Person-centered care

Job description

Support Worker – Lifeways

£13.45 per hour | Full Time – 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: 7:00am–2:30pm / 2:30pm–10:00pm plus sleep-ins

Please note: You will be working on a rota basis and must be fully flexible to work either shift.

Are you looking for a career where you can feel valued, be supported, and truly make an impact in your local community?

At Lifeways, we’re more than just a care provider – we’re a team of passionate individuals committed to empowering people to live fulfilling, independent lives. As the UK’s largest supported living specialist, we’ve been proudly supporting communities since 1995.

You’ll be working within a specialist supported living service featuring bright, airy bedrooms, spacious communal areas, and a large enclosed garden where the people we support love to spend time.

“I never imagined how rewarding this job could be. Lifeways gave me the training and support I needed, and now I get to help people live their best lives every day.” — Lifeways Support Worker

Your Role as a Support Worker

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting individuals with personal care and daily routines
• Encouraging participation in hobbies, social activities, and community engagement
• Promoting independence, dignity, and choice in every interaction
• Monitoring wellbeing and responding to individual needs
• Maintaining accurate records and working collaboratively with your team

Please note: You will be working on a rota basis, and shift patterns are assigned—you will not be able to select your own shifts.

Why Join Lifeways?

Feel Valued

• Competitive pay: £13.45 per hour
• Over £2,000 in total rewards per year
• Discounts and cashback at major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, holidays, and more via Lifeways Rewards
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Free DBS check
• Opportunity to gain funded health and social care qualifications
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and support
• Option to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy, and more
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Have Impact

• Be part of a proactive, inclusive team that welcomes new members like family
• Deliver person‑centred care that helps individuals live independently and meaningfully
• Join a company that invests in your growth and development

What We’re Looking For

We welcome positive, committed, and solution-focused individuals who embrace person-centred care and enjoy working as part of a supportive team. If you’re kind, empathetic, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

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