Support Workers

Lifeways Group; Burnham-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Eye Care & Health Cash Plans

10% Off at B&Q

Blue Light Card Eligibility

£200 Referral Bonus

3% Employer Pension Contribution

8 Paid Training Days Per Year

Free DBS Check

Lifeways Rewards

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Lifeways Group is looking for a part-time Support Worker to assist an individual in Burnham-on-Sea. You will provide dedicated 1:1 support, participate in walks, café visits, and car journeys, and help update the person’s activity board. A driver’s licence is required to drive company cars.

The role emphasizes calm, patient, and consistent care, with opportunities to learn, grow, and build a meaningful career in supported living. You’ll be part of a warm team that values wellbeing and safety.

Qualifications

• Calm demeanor and patient approach to support work.
• Active listening and warm, approachable communication.
• Reliable, consistent and able to follow routines.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to the individual at all times, with 2:1 in community.
• Assist with daily activities, walks, car journeys, and updating the activity board.
• Support safety, engagement and happiness by following routines and offering a calm presence.

Job description

Are you the kind of person who finds joy in the little things-like a good playlist on a car ride, a walk in the fresh air, or helping someone update their activity board? If you're confident, caring, and ready to make a real difference, we've got just the role for you., We're looking for Support Workers to join our team in Burnham-on-Sea. This is a part‑time role with a unique shift pattern:

• 9am-10pm, followed by a sleep-in shift (10pm-7am), then 7am-9am the next morning
• You'll need a full UK driving licence to drive our company cars

You'll be supporting one individual with:

• Autism
• Communication difficulties
• Epilepsy
• Learning disabilities

They're independent in many ways-dressing, personal care, eating-but need support to stay safe, engaged, and happy. You'll be their everyday hero, helping them enjoy life their way. Activities include:

• Walks and café visits
• Music-filled car journeys
• Updating their activity board
• Relaxing at home with a calm, consistent presence

Support is provided 1:1 at all times, with 2:1 in the community.

You might be:

• A Care Assistant, Support Worker, or Healthcare Assistant
• Or someone brand new to care, with the right attitude and a big heart

You'll thrive here if you're:

• Calm, patient, and consistent
• A good listener with a warm personality
• Happy to follow routines and bring positive energy
• Willing to learn and grow with us

At Lifeways, we don't just support people-we empower them. We're the UK's largest supported living provider, and we've been proudly helping communities thrive since 1995. Here, you'll build a career where every day brings purpose, where your contributions are recognised, and where you're supported to grow.

• Eye Care & Health Cash Plans - Claim back costs for dental, optical, therapy and more
• New! 10% Off at B&Q - Because DIY is self-care too
• Blue Light Card Eligibility - Discounts on food, shopping, travel, and days out
• £200 Referral Bonus - Bring a friend, get rewarded
• 3% Employer Pension Contribution
• 8 Paid Training Days Per Year - Plus access to funded qualifications and apprenticeships
• Free DBS Check
• Lifeways Rewards - Cashback and discounts at major retailers, cinemas, theme parks, holidays and more
• Employee Assistance Programme - Free, confidential support and advice

From your first day, you'll be supported by a team that values your wellbeing and invests in your future.