Female Support Worker

Lifeways; Rishton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded DBS check

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym discounts

Eye care

Blue Light Card

Employee referral bonus

8 paid training days

Apprenticeships and qualifications

Job summary

Lifeways in Preston is hiring a full-time support worker to assist adults in their own homes or self-contained flats, delivering personalised care and helping with daily living tasks.

You will support with personal care, meal prep, appointments, and social activities, while promoting independence and dignity. The role requires flexibility across days, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins, with DBS checks funded by Lifeways.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support adults across Preston supported living services, helping with daily living tasks.
• Assist with personal care routines and meal preparation.
• Support with appointments and transport where needed.
• Encourage independence, confidence and self-expression through social activities.

Skills

Flexibility

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