Support Worker - Colne

Lifeways Group; Penwortham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual rewards

Qualifications funding

Free DBS

Cycle to work

Gym discounts

Eye care

Blue Light Card

Referral bonus

Pension contributions

Training days

Apprenticeships

Job summary

Lifeways Group is looking for a caring professional to support adults living independently at Centaur Court in Colne, Lancashire. You will assist with daily living tasks, healthcare appointments and social activities, helping residents maintain independence with dignity.

The role offers flexible shifts (days/evenings/weekends/sleep-ins) as part of a committed care team. DBS check and training are provided; sponsorship is not offered.

Responsibilities

• You will be supporting adults who live independently in their own modern apartments at Centaur Court, a purpose-built supported living service in Colne, Lancashire.
• Learning disabilities
• Autism
• Physical disabilities and acquired brain injuries
• Mental health needs
• Personal care routines
• Meal preparation and supporting with domestic tasks
• Supporting with appointments
• Social activities including crafts, gaming, music, cinema, gardening, sport and community events
• Encouraging independence, self-expression and confidence
• Centaur Court offers: thirteen modern one-bedroom apartments, each with an open-plan kitchen/living room and a bathroom with a bath
• An accessible garden with BBQ for everyone to enjoy
• A vibrant community atmosphere - people have their own space but benefit from the support of a dedicated team and neighbours around them
• Walking, shopping, listening to music and watching TV
• Gaming, gardening, swimming and football
• Social time in the community
• Group activities like trips to Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Blackburn and local museums
• Centaur Court is in a peaceful residential area of Colne, with easy access to local amenities
• Cafés, pubs, restaurants, high-street banks, library and post office nearby
• Close to Pendle countryside for beautiful walks
• Nearby Pendle Leisure Centre with a gym and swimming pool
• Quick access to Burnley and Blackburn
• Bus routes within a short walk, and Colne train station around 6 minutes away with routes to Preston and Blackburn
• Supermarkets: Sainsbury's, Tesco Express, Aldi, Co-op and Lidl in Colne centre
• Personal care routines
• Meal preparation and supporting with domestic tasks
• Supporting with appointments
• Social activities including crafts, gaming, music, cinema, gardening, sport and community events
• Encouraging independence, self-expression and confidence
• Help people live more independently and with dignity. The difference you make matters every day.
• We offer personalised induction, ongoing training, apprenticeships and structured development pathways.
• You’ll enjoy:
• Over £2,000 in annual rewards & benefits
• Funded Health & Social Care qualifications
• Free DBS
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Gym discounts
• Eye care and health cash plans
• Blue Light Card
• £200 for every successful employee referral
• 3% employer pension contribution
• 8 paid training days each year
• Access to apprenticeships and further qualifications
• Your voice shapes our services - you're part of the team.

Job description

Job DescriptionMake every day meaningful - for the people you support, and for yourself. This is a Full-time position, with shifts typically between 8:00am and 10:00pm, Monday to Sunday.

At Lifeways, we're more than the UK's largest supported living provider - we're a community built on compassion, respect and genuine human connection. There's no better moment to start a career that truly matters.

This isn't just a job. It's a chance to grow your skills, change lives and be part of something meaningful.

Shift Details

This is a full-time role with 37.5 contracted hours per week, with shifts available between 8:00am and 10:00pm, Monday to Sunday.

Rotational shifts: Days, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins

Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the people we support.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be supporting adults who live independently in their own modern apartments at Centaur Court, a purpose-built supported living service in Colne, Lancashire.

• Learning disabilities
• Autism
• Physical disabilities and acquired brain injuries
• Mental health needs

About the Service

Centaur Court offers:

Thirteen modern one-bedroom apartments, each with an open-plan kitchen/living room and a bathroom with a bath

An accessible garden with BBQ for everyone to enjoy

A vibrant community atmosphere - people have their own space but benefit from the support of a dedicated team and neighbours around them

People living at Centaur Court enjoy:

Walking, shopping, listening to music and watching TV

Gaming, gardening, swimming and football

Social time in the community

Group activities like trips to Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Blackburn and local museums

Local Area

Centaur Court is in a peaceful residential area of Colne, with easy access to local amenities:

Cafés, pubs, restaurants, high-street banks, library and post office nearby

Close to Pendle countryside for beautiful walks

Nearby Pendle Leisure Centre with a gym and swimming pool

Quick access to Burnley (cinema, bowling, shopping centre, museums) and Blackburn (theatre, galleries, ice rink, shopping)

Bus routes within a short walk, and Colne train station around 6 minutes away with routes to Preston and Blackburn (additional source: PDF brochure)

Supermarkets: Sainsbury's, Tesco Express, Aldi, Co-op and Lidl in Colne centre (PDF source)

Daily Activities May Include

• Personal care routines
• Meal preparation and supporting with domestic tasks
• Supporting with appointments
• Social activities including crafts, gaming, music, cinema, gardening, sport and community events
• Encouraging independence, self-expression and confidence

Why Join Lifeways?

Have Impact

Help people live more independently and with dignity. The difference you make matters every day.

Feel Supported

We offer personalised induction, ongoing training, apprenticeships and structured development pathways.

Be Valued

You’ll enjoy:

• Over £2,000 in annual rewards & benefits
• Funded Health & Social Care qualifications
• Free DBS
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Gym discounts
• Eye care and health cash plans
• Blue Light Card
• £200 for every successful employee referral
• 3% employer pension contribution
• 8 paid training days each year
• Access to apprenticeships and further qualifications

Your voice shapes our services - you're part of the team.

Our Values

We welcome people from all backgrounds - career changers, retirees, military veterans, hospitality leavers and young people starting out.

Our CHOICE values guide everything we do: Caring, Honest, One Team, Innovative, Courageous, Equal.

All applicants must complete a DBS check - fully funded by Lifeways.

Please note: We do not offer sponsorship.