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Job Description

Support Worker – Gloucestershire
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Shifts : Full Time Days 7.30am-3pm/3pm-10.30pm

Shifts: Rota-based, providing care and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Day shifts range between 7:00am and 10:00pm, with sleep-in shifts starting at 10:00pm

Are you looking for a career where you can make a genuine difference every single day? At Lifeways in Gloucestershire, we’re proud to support individuals in leading valued and fulfilling lives. We’re currently looking for compassionate and lively Support Workers to join our team in a service registered for people with severe learning difficulties and complex care needs.

Whether you're experienced in care or just starting out, Lifeways offers a truly rewarding career with genuine progression opportunities, fully funded qualifications, and a supportive team environment.

“I never imagined how rewarding this job could be. Lifeways gave me the training and support I needed, and now I get to help people live their best lives every day.”
— Sarah, Support Worker at Lifeways

Your Role as a Support Worker

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting individuals with personal care routines, where required
Assisting with daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, and shopping
Encouraging participation in hobbies, volunteering, and community outings
Promoting independence, dignity, and choice in every interaction
Supporting with medication and health-related tasks
Helping individuals achieve personal goals and celebrate achievements
Monitoring wellbeing and responding to individual needs
Maintaining accurate documentation and handover notes
Working collaboratively with your team to deliver person-centred care

Please note: You will be working on a rota basis, and shift patterns are assigned—you will not be able to select your own shifts.

Why Join Lifeways?

We offer more than just a job—we offer a career with purpose, recognition, and room to grow.

Feeling Valued

£12.71 hourly rate
Over £2,000 in total rewards per year
Free DBS check
Discounts and cashback at major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure and theme parks, holidays and more via Lifeways Rewards
New: 10% off at B&Q for all team members
Eligible for the Blue Light Card – discounts on shopping, food, days out and more
£200 for every successful referral

Being Supported

Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and wellbeing support
Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy and more
Eye care and health cash plans
Cycle to Work Scheme – up to £1,000
Gym discounts – save up to £192 a year
3% employer pension contribution
8 paid days of training per year

Having Impact

Access to funded Health & Social Care qualifications and apprenticeships
Help individuals thrive at home and in the community
Be part of a service that celebrates every achievement, big or small

If you're ready to start a career where your work truly matters, apply today and become part of something genuinely rewarding at Lifeways in Gloucestershire.

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