Support Worker - Gateshead

Lifeway’s Group; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus £200

10% off at B&Q

Blue Light Card discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Gym discounts

DBS paid for

8 paid training days per year

Employer pension 3%

Job summary

Lifeways is the UK’s largest supported living provider, helping people with autism, learning difficulties, acquired brain injury and complex needs live more independent, fulfilling lives. Abbeymoor community focuses on care, compassion and teamwork, supporting people to pursue personal goals with dignity.

We offer training and development, DBS paid for, a 3% employer pension contribution, and affordable benefits to help staff feel valued and supported in a closely-knit team.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live independently and achieve their personal goals.
• Promote choice, dignity and respect in everyday life.

Job description

Ready to Change Lives—Including Your Own?

Join Lifeways and become part of something truly meaningful.

We are proud to be the UK’s largest supported living provider, helping people with autism, learning difficulties, acquired brain injury and complex needs live more independent, fulfilling lives.

We don’t just offer jobs—we offer purpose. If you’re compassionate, motivated, and want to make a real impact, we’d love to meet you.

Shift Details:

• Full-time (38.5hrs/week)

• Part-time & Sessional roles also available

Why Lifeways?

Feel Valued:

• £200 for successful referrals
• 10% off at B&Q for all team members
• Eligible for the Blue Light Card – discounts on shopping, food, days out & more
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Up to £1,000
• Gym discounts – Save up to £192 a year

Be Supported:

• DBS paid for
• 8 paid days of training per year
• Access to qualifications & apprenticeships
• 3% employer pension contribution
• Eye care & health cash plans

Have Impact:

• Help individuals achieve personal goals
• Promote choice, dignity, and respect
• Be part of a close-knit, caring team

What You’ll Be Doing:

At Abbeymoor, people come together as a community. The individuals we support are young adults who enjoy shopping, cooking, gardening, swimming, football, playing the guitar, walking, listening to music, watching television, and being in the community.

We support individuals to live independently and achieve their personal goals, promoting choice, dignityand respect in everyday life. We work as part of a close-knit, supportive team.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

At Lifeways, we believe in equal access to opportunities and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our inclusive culture is guided by our core values: Caring, Honest, One Team, Innovative, Courageous, and Equal (CHOICE).

Whether you're new to care or experienced, we’ll support you every step of the way with full training and development.

“I feel supported in my role and enjoy the job that I do. It’s busy, but every day brings something new. I love helping people live more independently.” – Support Worker, Residential