Support Worker

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

Job summary

Lifeways in North Walsham is recruiting for roles at St Thomas House, a purpose-built supported living service for individuals with autism and disabilities. The role emphasizes compassionate care, independence, and person-centred support within a peaceful semi-rural setting.

Training and ongoing support are provided to help you thrive. The team values caring, honesty, teamwork, innovation, courage, and fairness, with strong emphasis on enabling residents to live more independently and

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for helping others live independently.
• Willing to learn and grow with training and support.
• Team player with a positive attitude.

Skills

Caring

Honest

One Team

Innovative

Courageous

Equal

Job description

Location:

North Walsham

Hours:

Waking Nights - 30 hr contract

Hours:

Days - 2 x 37.5 hr contract

Shift Patterns

22:00 - 8:00, Monday to Sunday, working alternate weekends

About St Thomas House

St Thomas House is a purpose-built supported living service in a peaceful, semi-rural area of North Walsham. The service supports individuals with autism, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and other complex needs. Assistive technology is tailored to each person's needs, and the location offers excellent transport links, nearby supermarkets, and access to local amenities like the Victory Swim and Fitness Centre and the RAF Air Defence Radar Museum.

“St Thomas House is a brand new set of apartments, providing support in a really accessible area. The area is calm, safe and has great transport links to major cities and towns nearby. Staff will promote independence and confidence in everyone we support, offering encouragement and building on living skills.” — Manager, St Thomas House

What We Offer

• Over £2,000 in total rewards per year
• Cycle to Work Scheme – up to £1,000
• Gym discounts – save up to £192 a year
• Eye care and health cash plans
• 10% off at B&Q for all team members
• Eligible for the Blue Light Card – discounts on shopping, food, days out and more
• £200 for every successful referral
• 3% employer pension contribution
• 8 paid days of training per year
• Access to qualifications and apprenticeships

Who We’re Looking For

Whether you're experienced in care or just starting out, if you have a genuine passion for helping others live independently, we’ll provide the training and support you need to thrive.

• Caring – putting people first
• Honest – doing the right thing
• One Team – working together
• Innovative – finding new ways
• Courageous – challenging ourselves
• Equal – treating everyone fairly

See the Difference You Can Make

Take a moment to watch this short video about who we are and the impact of our work: https://vimeo.com/1139996266?fl=pl&fe=sh

Ready to Make a Real Difference?

If you’ve ever thought about doing something that truly matters, this is your moment. You’re not just looking for a job — you’re looking for purpose. And at Lifeways, you’ll find it.