Male Care Support Worker

Lifeways; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewards & benefits

Cycle to Work

Gym discounts

Health plan

Blue Light Card discounts

B&Q 10% discount

Referral bonus £200

Pension 3%

Paid training days (8 per year)

Apprenticeships & qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Lifeways in Swindon is seeking a Male Support Worker to help a gentleman in the local community live life his way. You will build connections, support daily living, and encourage independence in a respectful, person-centered role.

No prior care experience is required as full training is provided; a full UK driving licence is highly desirable to enable community outings and activities.

Qualifications

• Must be caring, patient and compassionate.
• Confident communicators with strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to remain calm and positive in challenging situations.
• Willing to learn new skills and approaches.
• Reliable and committed to making a difference.
• Team players who can also work independently.
• Fresh ideas and enthusiasm to the team.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living tasks and routines.
• Encourage confidence and independence.
• Assist access to local activities and community events.
• Accompany appointments and outings.
• Prepare healthy meals.
• Support hobbies and interests.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Communication

Reliability

Team player

Calm under pressure

Willing to learn

Job description

Male Support Worker - Swindon

Help Someone in Your Community Live Life Their Way

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day?

At Lifeways, we’re supporting a gentleman in Swindon to live an active, independent, and fulfilling life, and we’re looking for a caring and enthusiastic Male Support Worker to join our friendly team.

This is much more than a care role. It’s about building a positive relationship, sharing interests, encouraging independence, and helping someone enjoy the things they love most.

Whether you’re experienced in support work or completely new to care, we’ll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

About the Person You’ll Be Supporting

We’re looking for someone who can bring patience, understanding, and a positive attitude to support an individual who enjoys:

• Listening to music from the 70s and 80s
• Singing along to favourite songs
• Watching classic films, including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
• Going for drives and exploring the local area
• Short walks and spending time out in the community
• Healthy home‑cooked meals
• Social interaction and meaningful conversations

The ideal support worker will enjoy building connections, sharing interests, and helping someone feel valued, listened to, and supported.

What You’ll Be Doing

Every day is different, but your role may include:

• Supporting with daily living tasks and routines
• Encouraging confidence and independence
• Supporting access to local activities and community events
• Accompanying appointments and outings
• Preparing healthy meals
• Helping maintain hobbies and interests
• Providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement

Most importantly, you’ll help someone live the life they choose while remaining connected to their local community.

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need previous care experience. If you have the right attitude and values, we’ll teach you the rest.

We’re particularly interested in people who are:

• Caring, patient, and compassionate
• Confident communicators
• Able to remain calm and positive in challenging situations
• Willing to learn new skills and approaches
• Reliable and committed to making a difference
• Team players who can also work independently
• Happy to bring fresh ideas and enthusiasm to the team

A full UK driving licence is highly desirable, as the person we support enjoys regular drives and community outings.

Experience supporting people with behaviours of concern or Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) knowledge would be beneficial, although full training will be provided.

Working Hours

Full time - 37.5 Hour Contract

Shifts include:

• 07:00 - 14:30
• 14:30 - 22:00
• 07:00 - 22:00

Flexibility to work weekends is required.

Why Join Lifeways?

At Lifeways, we believe our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we invest in your development, wellbeing, and future.

Benefits Include

• Over £2,000 worth of annual rewards and benefits
• Cycle to Work Scheme worth up to £1,000
• Gym discounts and wellbeing support
• Health Cash Plan and eye care benefits
• Blue Light Card discounts
• 10% discount at B&Q
• £200 colleague referral bonus
• 3% employer pension contribution
• 8 paid training days each year
• Apprenticeships and recognised qualifications
• Career progression opportunities across Lifeways

Our Values

Everything we do is guided by our values:

• Caring - We put people first
• Honest - We act with integrity
• One Team - We achieve more together
• Innovative - We continually improve
• Courageous - We speak up and take action
• Equal - We treat everyone with fairness and respect

Make a Difference Close to Home

If you’re looking for a meaningful role where you can build genuine connections, support someone to achieve their goals, and be part of a caring team, we’d love to hear from you.

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