Support Worker - Stockport - Heald Green

Lifeway’s Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Cycle to Work

Gym discounts

Health cash plans

Blue Light Card access

Refer-a-friend bonus

Pension plan

Paid training days

Career progression

Job summary

Lifeways is hiring to support adults with learning disabilities and autism at Chantler Close in Heald Green, Stockport. You will work with a team to help residents build skills, confidence and independence in a warm home environment.

The role involves full-time shifts from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, including days, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins, with a focus on person-centered care and fostering community involvement. DBS check is funded and sponsorship is not offered.

Responsibilities

• Personal care routines
• Meal preparation and household tasks
• Support with appointments
• Social and leisure activities
• Encouraging independence, personal growth and community involvement

Job description

Make every day meaningful — for the people you support, and for yourself.

At Lifeways, we’re more than the UK’s largest supported living provider — we’re a community built on compassion, dignity and genuine human connection. If you're ready for a role with real purpose, this is your moment.

You’re not just anyone — you’re someone who can spark independence, confidence and joy in others.

This is a Full-time position, with shifts typically between8:00am and 10:00pm, Monday to Sunday.

Shift Details

Full-time contracts available, with shifts between 8:00am and 10:00pm, Monday to Sunday.

• Rotational shifts including days, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins
• Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the people we support

What You’ll Be Doing

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You’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism at Chantler Close, a modern three‑bedroom detached house located in a peaceful residential area of Heald Green, Stockport.

This is a service where people live independently with support tailored to their needs, and you’ll be part of a team helping them build skills and confidence every day.

Daily support may include:

• Personal care routines
• Meal preparation and household tasks
• Support with appointments
• Social and leisure activities
• Encouraging independence, personal growth and community involvement

About Chantler Close

Chantler Close offers a warm, welcoming environment where people are supported to lead independent, fulfilling lives. The property includes:

• Three bedrooms (two en‑suite, one with a dedicated bathroom)
• A living room, large dining room, kitchen and laundry room
• A sensory room
• A lawned back garden, including a raised area ideal for gardening projects

Who Lives Here?

The people supported at Chantler Close enjoy:

• A quiet, calm home
• Sensory activities
• Spending time in the garden
• Walks, baking, listening to music and watching YouTube

New residents receive person‑centred, tailored support focused on their goals, aspirations and independence.

Local Area – Heald Green

Chantler Close is located in a modern residential development close to a range of local amenities:

• Shops, cafés, Tesco Express and Co‑op within one mile
• Nearby pharmacies, opticians, a village store, library and a local pub
• Bus routes to Piccadilly Gardens and Handforth Dean
• Heald Green train station around a 30‑minute walk, with routes to Manchester, Liverpool, Crewe and Blackpool

Why Join Lifeways?

Have Real Impact

Support people to live with dignity and independence — the difference you make matters.

Feel Supported

From induction to ongoing training, apprenticeships and development pathways, your growth is our priority.

Be Valued

Enjoy a generous benefits package including:

• Over £2,000 in annual rewards and benefits
• Funded Health and Social Care qualifications
• Free DBS check
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Gym discounts
• Health cash plans and eye care
• Blue Light Card access
• £200 refer‑a‑friend bonus
• 3% employer pension contribution
• 8 paid training days per year
• Career progression opportunities across the UK

Our Values and Commitment to Inclusion

We welcome people from all backgrounds — whether you're starting your career, switching paths or bringing years of experience. What matters is compassion, respect and a desire to make a positive difference.

Our CHOICE values guide everything we do:
Caring | Honest | One Team | Innovative | Courageous | Equal

All applicants must complete a DBS check — funded by Lifeways.
Please note: We do not offer sponsorship.

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