Support Worker

Lifeways; Colchester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Lifeways in Colchester is seeking compassionate and proactive Support Workers to join our team, supporting people with a range of complex needs. You’ll help individuals live meaningful lives, with flexible shifts across early, late, and night hours.

You’ll be trained and supported with fully funded qualifications, and you’ll work on a rota basis to meet client needs. The role emphasizes personal care, meals, household tasks, and promoting independence within home and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Personal care and wellbeing
• Meal planning and preparation
• Household tasks
• Hobbies, activities, and social events
• Building confidence and independence
• Monitoring wellbeing and responding to individual needs
• Maintaining accurate records and working collaboratively with your team

Job description

Support Worker - Colchester
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Hours: Sessional - 0 hours
Shifts: 7:00am-3:00pm, 3:00pm-9:00pm, 9pm-7am waking night (weekdays and weekends)
Are you looking for a career where you can make a genuine difference every single day? At Lifeways in Colchester, we're proud to support individuals in leading valued and fulfilling lives. We're currently looking for compassionate and proactive Support Workers to join our friendly team, supporting people with a range of complex needs.

Whether you're experienced in care or just starting out, Lifeways offers a truly rewarding career with genuine progression opportunities, fully funded qualifications, and a supportive team environment.

I never imagined how rewarding this job could be. Lifeways gave me the training and support I needed, and now I get to help people live their best lives every day. - Sarah, Support Worker at Lifeways

About the Role

You’ll be supporting individuals with:

• Acquired brain injuries
• Learning disabilities
• Autism
• Physical disabilities
• Mental health conditions

Support is tailored to each person's unique needs, helping them live more independently in their homes and communities.

Your Responsibilities as a Support Worker

You’ll support with:

• Personal care and wellbeing
• Meal planning and preparation
• Household tasks
• Hobbies, activities, and social events
• Building confidence and independence
• Monitoring wellbeing and responding to individual needs
• Maintaining accurate records and working collaboratively with your team

Please note: You will be working on a rota basis, and shift patterns are assigned