Support Worker - Ashington

Lifeways; Ashington; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded training

Free DBS check

Lifeways Rewards

Cycle to Work

Health plan

Employee assistance programme

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Lifeways is recruiting for a Support Worker in Ashington. The role offers full-time, part-time and sessional options with location at Milburn Court Apartments, an empowerment-focused supported living setting.

You will help individuals gain independence, build confidence and live life their own way while delivering meaningful day-to-day support. We provide comprehensive training, DBS clearance and extra benefits such as Lifeways Rewards, cycle-to-work, and healthcare initiatives to support your

Qualifications

• Full training and ongoing support provided to new carers.
• Ability to work as part of a caring team and support others.

Responsibilities

• Encouraging independence and confidence for service users.
• Supporting people to live life their way with dignity.
• Creating moments that genuinely matter in daily life.

Job description

Support Worker - Ashington

Tired of the Sunday Dread?

Turn Mondays into Something to Look Forward To

Lifeways – Specialist Support Services Serving Your Local Community

Does your week start with counting down to Friday?
What if Mondays meant purpose, connection, and knowing you’ve genuinely made someone’s day better?

At Lifeways, that’s exactly what they mean.

Support Worker

Full‑Time, Part‑Time & Sessional Roles Available
Location: Ashington
Hours:

• Full‑time: 37.5 hours per week
• Part‑time & sessional options available

Where You’ll Be Working

Milburn Court Apartments offers vibrant supported living — a place where people thrive, build friendships, and live independently with the right support.

As a Support Worker, you won’t just be turning up for a shift — you’ll be:

• Encouraging independence and confidence
• Supporting people to live life their way
• Creating moments that genuinely matter

No two days are ever the same — and every day counts.

Why You’ll Love Working for Lifeways

We believe great support starts with valuing our people:

• Fully funded Health & Social Care qualifications
• Free DBS check
• Lifeways Rewards – huge discounts & cashback on shopping, cinema trips, gyms, holidays & more
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Optional Health Cash Plan – claim back on dental, glasses, therapy & more
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card eligibility

Who This Role Is Perfect For

You might already be a Care Assistant, Support Worker, or Healthcare Assistant — or you might be completely new to care and looking for a fresh start.

If you:

• Care about people
• Want work that feels meaningful
• Enjoy variety, purpose, and teamwork

We’ll give you full training, confidence, and ongoing support to help you build a career you can be proud of.

Our Lifeways Choice Values

Everything we do is guided by our values:

Caring – We put people first

Honest – We act with integrity

One Team – We work together to make a difference

Innovative – We find new ways to improve

Courageous – We speak up and take action

Equal – We treat everyone fairly and with respect

Ready to Feel Good About Mondays Again?

If you’re done with jobs that feel the same week after week, this could be the change you’ve been waiting for.

Ref: LWGHM