Support Workers

Lifeways Group; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eye Care & Health Cash Plans

Blue Light Card Eligibility

3% Employer Pension Contribution

8 Paid Training Days Per Year

Free DBS Check

Lifeways Rewards

Employee Assistance Programme

£200 Referral Bonus

Job summary

Lifeways Group in Boscombe is seeking Support Workers to help people living with severe and enduring mental health conditions lead fulfilling lives. You’ll assist with personal care, daily routines, budgeting, shopping, and social activities, while supporting milestones like starting a new job or moving into a home.

This role emphasizes compassionate, reliable teamwork, adapting to needs, monitoring health, and promoting independence and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or similar role is valued.
• Strong interpersonal skills and empathy are essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support others.

Responsibilities

• Help with personal care and daily routines
• Assist with medication and health monitoring
• Encourage independence and community involvement
• Assist with budgeting, shopping, and domestic tasks
• Promote emotional wellbeing and social connection

Skills

Great communicator

Team player

Adaptable

Calm under pressure

Mental health passion

Job description

We're recruiting Support Workers for our mental health service in Boscombe, where we provide tailored support to individuals managing severe and enduring mental health conditions. Your role is to help people lead fulfilling lives-whether that's supporting with personal care, helping with household tasks, or encouraging hobbies and social activities. You may also support individuals with exciting milestones such as:

• Starting a new job
• Moving into their own home
• Planning a holiday

Shift patterns:

• Sessional hours available
• Part-time (up to 15 hours) and full-time (up to 30 hours) roles
• A UK driving licence is not required but would be advantageous, Supporting with personal care and daily routines
• Assisting with medication and health monitoring
• Encouraging independence and community involvement
• Helping with budgeting, shopping, and domestic tasks
• Promoting emotional wellbeing and social connection
• Supporting with life goals and transitions
  Compassionate and reliable
• A great communicator and team player
• Adaptable & calm under pressure
• Passionate about making a difference-especially in mental health
  Eye Care & Health Cash Plans - Claim back costs for dental, optical, therapy and more
• New! 10% Off at B&Q - Exclusive discount for Lifeways team members
• Blue Light Card Eligibility - Discounts on shopping, food, travel, and days out
• £200 Referral Bonus - For every successful candidate you refer
• 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