Female Support Worker - East Kilbride

Lifeway’s Group; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards

Cycle to Work

Gym discounts

Eye care

B&Q discount

Blue Light Card

Referral bonus

Pension

Paid training

Job summary

Lifeways East Kilbride is seeking a full-time female Support Worker to empower adults with learning disabilities to live independently in their own homes. You’ll provide personalised support, encourage daily routines and community engagement, and help individuals improve their quality of life.

The role offers a 36-hour week on a rota (8:30am-5:30pm and 8:30am-10pm) with training and development, reflecting Lifeways’ commitment to growth and impact within the UK’s largest supported living

Qualifications

• Support adults with learning disabilities
• Autonomy and teamwork
• Empathy and communication

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines and community engagement
• Help individuals reach personal goals
• Promote independence and well-being

Job description

Full time Female Support Worker vacancies in East Kilbride

Make a Real Difference—Every Single Day

Looking for a career where your work truly matters? AtLifeways, 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 East Kilbride and help shape brighter futures in your community.

Shift patterns:
Full time - 36 hours per week

Long and short day shifts on a rota basis - 8:30am-5:30pm and 8:30am-10pm

Why Lifeways?

At Lifeways, we believe in three things:
Being Supported. Feeling Valued. Having Impact.

• Being Supportedmeans you’re never alone—we invest in your growth with training, development, and a team that’s got your back.
• Feeling Valuedmeans your contributions matter. We celebrate your wins, listen to your ideas, and reward your efforts.
• Having Impactmeans your work changes lives. Every day, you’ll help people live more independently, confidently, and joyfully.

“I am more happy and confident when I’m helping people. That’s why I switched careers to become a support worker.”
—Amanda Peacher, Support Worker

What You’ll Get

We believe in valuing our people—because when you’re supported, you thrive. That’s why we offer:

• 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&Qfor all team members
• Blue Light Card eligibility– Discounts on shopping, food, days out & more
• £200 for every successful referral
• 3% employer pension contribution
• 8 paid days of training per year
• Access to qualifications & apprenticeships

About the Role

In East Kilbride we provide personalised support to adults with learning disabilities, Autism and complex needs to live independently within their own home.

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?

*This post is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.*