Support Worker - Glenrothes

Lifeways Group; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards (£2k+) per year

Cycle to work scheme

Gym discounts

Eye care & health cash plans

B&Q discount for team members

Blue Light Card discounts

Referral bonus £200

Employer pension contribution

Paid training days

Job summary

Lifeways Group is recruiting Support Workers for our new Glenrothes service. You’ll help adults with learning disabilities to live more independently in their own homes, supporting daily living skills, community participation, and wellbeing. Full-time, 37.5 hours per week with day shifts and sleepovers.

You’ll join a team that values growth, training, and making a real difference in people’s lives. Lifeways provides extensive training and rewards to staff, including over £2,000 in total rewards

Responsibilities

• In Glenrothes, Lifeways supports adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs to live independently in their own homes, with help for daily living skills such as cooking, budgeting and personal care.

Job description

Support Worker positions available based in our new service in Glenrothes

You're not just anyone.

From every day life, to changing someone's world.

Job Description

Make a Real Difference—Every Single Day

Looking for a career where your work truly matters? At Lifeways, 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 Supported means you’re never alone—we invest in your growth with training, development, and a team that’s got your back.
• Feeling Valued means your contributions matter. We celebrate your wins, listen to your ideas, and reward your efforts.
• Having Impact means 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&Q for 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.*

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