Support Worker - Floating Support

Lifeways; Redditch; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym discounts

Eye care

Blue Light Card discounts

Lifeways Rewards discounts

B&Q 10% off

Referral bonus

Job summary

Lifeways in Redditch is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities and other needs in their homes and communities. The role emphasizes person-centered care, wellbeing support, and collaboration with a supportive team.

Full-time hours (37.5 per week) include varied shifts across mornings and evenings. The position offers training, career progression, and access to benefits such as DBS checks and discounts through Lifeways Rewards.

Qualifications

• Experience in care is beneficial but not required.
• Willingness to undertake full training and ongoing support.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and wellbeing.
• Support with medication
• Plan and prepare meals
• Perform light household tasks
• Build confidence and independence in adults
• Maintain accurate records and work with the team

Skills

Compassionate care

Proactive approach

Job description

Are you looking for a career where you can make a genuine difference every single day? At Lifeways in Redditch, 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 team at Worcester, one of several supported living services in the area. Whether you're experienced in care or just starting out, Lifeways offers a truly rewarding career with full training, ongoing support, and genuine progression opportunities.

About the Role

You'll be supporting adults with:

• Learning disabilities
• Autism
• Physical disabilities
• Acquired brain injuries

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
• Medication support
• Meal planning and preparation
• Household tasks
• Building confidence and independence
• Monitoring wellbeing and responding to individual needs
• Maintaining accurate records and working collaboratively with your team

Days of work: Monday, Thursday and Saturday, 9.30am - 2.30pm

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: 7am-4pm/9am-7pm/9am-10pm+sleep/9am-4pm/3pm-9pm. Must be flexible.

Why Join Lifeways?

We offer more than just a job, we offer a career with purpose, recognition, and room to grow.

Feeling Valued

• £12.71 hourly rate
• Over £2,000 in total rewards per year
• Free DBS check
• Discounts and cashback at major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, theme parks, holidays and more via Lifeways Rewards
• New: 10% off at B&Q for all team members
• Eligible for the Blue Light Card, with discounts on shopping, food, days out and more
• £200 for every successful referral

Being Supported

• 8 paid days of training per year
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and wellbeing support
• Cycle to Work Scheme, up to £1,000
• Gym discounts, save up to £192 a year
• Eye care and health cash plans
• 3% employer pension contribution

Having Impact

• Access to funded Health & Social Care qualifications and apprenticeships
• Help individuals thrive at home and in the community
• Be part of a service that celebrates every achievement, big or small

We’re proud to be known for providing extraordinary support and celebrating the individuality of every person. If you’re someone who wants to grow personally and professionally while making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.