Support Worker – Independent Living & Care

Lifeways; Rishton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded DBS check

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym discounts

Eye care

Blue Light Card

Employee referral bonus

8 paid training days

Apprenticeships and qualifications

Job summary

Lifeways in Preston is hiring a full-time support worker to assist adults in their own homes or self-contained flats, delivering personalised care and helping with daily living tasks.

You will support with personal care, meal prep, appointments, and social activities, while promoting independence and dignity. The role requires flexibility across days, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins, with DBS checks funded by Lifeways.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support adults across Preston supported living services, helping with daily living tasks.
• Assist with personal care routines and meal preparation.
• Support with appointments and transport where needed.
• Encourage independence, confidence and self-expression through social activities.

Skills

Flexibility

Job description

Lifeways in Preston is hiring a full-time support worker to assist adults in their own homes or self-contained flats, delivering personalised care and helping with daily living tasks.

You will support with personal care, meal prep, appointments, and social activities, while promoting independence and dignity. The role requires flexibility across days, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins, with DBS checks funded by Lifeways.