Female Support Worker - Leyland and Chorley

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym discounts

Eye care and health cash plans

10% discount at B&Q

Blue Light Card

Employee referral bonus

3% employer pension contribution

8 paid training days per year

Onsite parking

Job summary

Lifeways Group in Leyland, Lancashire, is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help adults with autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs live independently and confidently. You will deliver tailored, person-centred support and assist with daily routines, hobbies, and community engagement.

The role offers 37.5 hours across rotating shifts 8:00am–10:00pm, Monday to Sunday, with days, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.

Qualifications

• Experience in care roles preferred, working with adults with disabilities.
• Ability to follow personalised care plans and record outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support tailored to individual needs
• Encourage independence and promote wellbeing
• Support with daily routines, hobbies, and community engagement
• Maintain accurate records and follow personalised care plans
• Assist with life skills such as cooking, money management, and social interaction
• Join in activities like crafts, karaoke, swimming, shopping, and day trips

Skills

Person-centred support

Independence promotion

Wellbeing promotion

Record keeping

Life skills support

Community engagement

Job description

You're not just anyone. From every day life, to changing someone's world. Job Description Make a Real Impact Every Day

Join Lifeways in Leyland, Lancashire, where your work truly matters. As a Support Worker, you’ll help adults with autism, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and mental health needs live independently and confidently. Every action you take will have a meaningful impact on someone’s life.

What You’ll Do

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• Deliver person-centred support tailored to individual needs
• Encourage independence and promote wellbeing
• Support with daily routines, hobbies, and community engagement
• Maintain accurate records and follow personalised care plans
• Assist with life skills such as cooking, money management, and social interaction
• Join in activities like crafts, karaoke, swimming, shopping, and day trips

Shift Patterns

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.

What Our Team Says

If you can make the leap into care, take a chance and do it! The rewards are incredible helping people to lead an independent life is the most empowering thing I have ever done. Creating that bond with someone is just incredible. You work so closely with people that you become like family.

Liam, Support Worker at Lifeways

Why Work in Leyland?

• Friendly, sociable households with strong community spirit
• Peaceful residential setting with easy access to shops, cafes, parks, and public transport
• Close to Preston, Manchester, and Southport for outings and amenities
• Onsite parking and nearby healthcare services
• Services designed to support diverse and complex needs

Feel Valued and Supported

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/year)
• Eye care and health cash plans
• 10% discount at B&Q
• Access to the Blue Light Card
• 200 for every successful employee referral
• 3% employer pension contribution
• 8 paid training days per year

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We believe in equal access to opportunities and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to make an impact. Our inclusive culture is guided by our core values: Caring, Honest, One Team, Innovative, Courageous, and Equal (CHOICE).

PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

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