Support Worker - Blyth

Lifeway’s Group; Blyth; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Lifeways Rewards

Cycle to Work

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Lifeways Group is hiring a Support Worker in Blyth. This full-time role (37.5 hours) involves helping people live independently, supporting daily tasks, and encouraging community participation. Comprehensive training is provided, along with a supportive team and various staff benefits.

Join a leading provider in supported living healthcare and make a real difference in people’s lives within the Blyth community.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and compassionate
• Reliable and committed to supporting others
• Excellent communicators with a positive attitude
• Experienced in care and support, or seeking a rewarding career change
• No previous care experience? We provide comprehensive training to help you thrive

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to individuals
• Encourage independence and participation in community life
• Assist with daily living tasks (cooking, cleaning, laundry)
• Support personal care as required (bathing, dressing, feeding)
• Enable participation in activities and social outings
• Build positive relationships and promote wellbeing and choice

Job description

Support Worker - Blyth

Support Worker | Lifeways Group

Location: Blyth
Full Time | 37.5 Hours per Week
Shift Pattern Rota Including Weekends

Make a Difference Every Day

Do you have a caring nature and want a career where you can truly change lives?

At Lifeways, we're looking for compassionate, dedicated people to join our team in Blyth. Whether you're an experienced Support Worker or looking to start a rewarding new career in care, we'll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

Every day is different, and every day gives you the opportunity to make a real impact on someone's life.

Why Choose Lifeways?

As the UK's largest supported living healthcare provider, Lifeways has been helping people live happier, more independent lives since 1995. We are passionate about empowering the people we support to achieve their goals, build confidence, and enjoy fulfilling lives within their communities.

When you join Lifeways, you become part of a team that values kindness, respect, and making a positive difference.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting individuals to live as independently as possible by:

• Providing high-quality, person-centred support
• Encouraging independence and active participation in community life
• Supporting with daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning and laundry
• Assisting with personal care when required, including bathing, dressing and feeding
• Helping individuals enjoy activities and hobbies such as swimming, shopping, cinema trips, museum visits and social outings
• Building positive relationships and promoting confidence, wellbeing and choice

Who We're Looking For

We're interested in hearing from people who are:

Caring, patient and compassionate

Reliable and committed to supporting others

Excellent communicators with a positive attitude

Experienced in care and support, or looking for a rewarding career change

No previous care experience? No problem. If you have the right values and a genuine desire to help others, we'll provide comprehensive training to help you thrive.

Training & Development

We are committed to helping you build a long-term career in care and offer:

• Fully paid induction programme
• Ongoing training and development
• Funded Health & Social Care qualifications
• Career progression opportunities across the Lifeways Group

What You'll Receive

Alongside a rewarding career, you'll enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Free DBS check
• Lifeways Rewards with discounts at major retailers, cinemas, restaurants, gyms and theme parks
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Optional Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical and therapy treatments
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Supportive and friendly team environment

Ready to Start a Career That Matters?

If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference while developing a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you.

Changing lives starts with caring people like you.

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