Support Worker - Glenrothes

Lifeway’s Group; City of Edinburgh, Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards

Cycle to Work

Gym discounts

Eye care

B&Q discount

Blue Light Card

Referral bonus

Pension contributions

Training & qualifications

Job summary

Lifelda? Lifeways Group in Glenrothes is recruiting for Support Worker positions to join our new learning disabilities service.

Join a provider focused on helping people live more independently and with greater wellbeing. In this role you’ll support adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs in daily living activities, community participation, and health and safety, with a mix of day shifts and sleepovers.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support to adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs to live independently.
• Assist with daily living skills like cooking, budgeting and personal care.
• Support access to community activities, social connections and wellbeing.

Job description

Support Worker positions available based in our new service in Glenrothes

Make a Real Difference—Every Single Day

Looking for a career where your work truly matters? AtLifeways, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer purpose. As the UK’s largest supported living provider, we’ve been empowering people and transforming lives since 1995.

Join Lifeways at an exciting time of growth as we launch a fantastic new learning disabilities service in Glenrothes.

Shift patterns:
Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Mixture of day shifts and sleepovers

Why Lifeways?

At Lifeways, we believe in three things:
Being Supported. Feeling Valued. Having Impact.

• Being Supportedmeans you’re never alone—we invest in your growth with training, development, and a team that’s got your back.
• Feeling Valuedmeans your contributions matter. We celebrate your wins, listen to your ideas, and reward your efforts.
• Having Impactmeans your work changes lives. Every day, you’ll help people live more independently, confidently, and joyfully.

“I’m much more confident now. Being so close with the people we support provides structure and stability for each other. They are part of our lives and we are part of theirs.”
— Michaela Bartholomew, Support Worker

What You’ll Get

We believe in valuing our people—because when you’re supported, you thrive. That’s why we offer:

• Over £2,000 in total rewards per year
• Cycle to Work Scheme– Up to £1,000
• Gym discounts– Save up to £192 annually
• Eye care & health cash plans
• New! 10% off at B&Qfor all team members
• Blue Light Card eligibility– Discounts on shopping, food, days out & more
• £200 for every successful referral
• 3% employer pension contribution
• 8 paid days of training per year
• Access to qualifications & apprenticeships

About the Role

In Edinburgh, we offer personalised support to adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs—empowering them to live independently in their own homes. This includes help with daily living skills such as cooking, budgeting, and personal care, as well as support with accessing community activities, building social connections, and managing health and wellbeing.Every day, you’ll see the impact of your work in real time.

*This post is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.*