Day Centre Support Worker

Lifeways; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards (£2k+)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym discounts

Eye care & health cash plans

10% off at B&Q for team members

Blue Light Card discounts

Referral bonus £200

8 paid training days per year

Qualifications & apprenticeships

Job summary

Lifeways in Scopwick, Lincolnshire is hiring a Day Centre Support Worker to join The Oaks at Heath Farm. This permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week) offers meaningful care across activities that promote independence for people with learning disabilities and complex needs.

You’ll support daily routines, encourage community engagement, and help individuals reach personal goals, with training and development provided to grow in your caring career.

Qualifications

• Support experience in social care or similar environment.
• Ability to work with individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
• Commitment to providing person-centered support.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live vibrant, fulfilling lives, assisting daily routines and promoting independence.
• Encourage community engagement and participation in activities at Heath Farm.
• Help people reach personal goals through tailored activities and support plans.

Job description

Day Centre Support Worker - Heath Farm
Location: Scopwick, Lincolnshire, LN4 3JD
Salary: £12.81 per hour
Position: Permanent
Shift patterns: Full-Time (35 hours per week) 7:30am–6pm (on a rota basis)
Make a Real Difference—Every Single Day
Looking for a career where your work truly matters? At Lifeways, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer purpose. As the UK’s largest supported living provider, we’ve been empowering people and transforming lives since 1995. Now, we’re looking for passionate Support Workers to join our team in Scopwick and help shape brighter futures in your community.
Why Lifeways?
At Lifeways, we believe in three things: Being Supported. Feeling Valued. Having Impact.
Being Supported means you’re never alone—we invest in your growth with training, development, and a team that’s got your back.
Feeling Valued means your contributions matter. We celebrate your wins, listen to your ideas, and reward your efforts.
Having Impact means your work changes lives. Every day, you’ll help people live more independently, confidently, and joyfully.
“Since joining Lifeways, I’ve never looked back. I wanted to work in social care and now I’m building a meaningful career that could last a lifetime.” — Allison, Support Worker and former retail professional

• Over £2,000 in total rewards per year
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Up to £1,000
• Gym discounts – Save up to £192 annually
• Eye care & health cash plans
• New! 10% off at B&Q for all team members
• Blue Light Card eligibility – Discounts on shopping, food, days out & more
• £200 for every successful referral
• 8 paid days of training per year
• Access to qualifications & apprenticeships

About the Role
The Oaks is an activity centre based at Heath Farm where people with learning disabilities, autism and autistic spectrum disorders and complex needs are supported in leading fulfilling, independent lives. The centre organises many activities including walking, swimming, bowling, horse riding, teaching life skills, arts and crafts - anything that people want to do.
As a Support Worker, you’ll help individuals live vibrant, fulfilling lives—whether it’s supporting daily routines, encouraging community engagement, or helping them reach personal goals. Every day, you’ll see the impact of your work in real time.
Ready to take the next step in a career that matters?