Lifeways Group
Care Support Worker - Colchester
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Position Duration
Permanent
Role Type
Support/Care Worker
County
Essex
Company
Lifeways Group
Salary / rate of pay
£12.71
Post Code
CO4 5JJ
Town or City
Colchester
Ref No
13316
Job Description
Support Worker – Colchester
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week),
Shifts: 7:30am–3:00pm, 3:00pm–10:00pm (rota-based across weekdays and weekends)
Are you looking for a career where you can make a genuine difference every single day? At Lifeways in Colchester, we’re proud to support individuals in leading valued and fulfilling lives. We’re currently looking for compassionate and proactive Support Workers to join our friendly team, supporting people with a range of complex 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
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About The Role
You’ll be supporting individuals with:
- Acquired brain injuries
- Learning disabilities
- Autism
- Physical disabilities
- Mental health conditions
Support is tailored to each person’s unique needs, helping them live more independently in their homes and communities.
You’ll Support With
Your Responsibilities as a Support Worker
- Personal care and wellbeing
- Meal planning and preparation
- Household tasks
- Hobbies, activities, and social events
- Building confidence and independence
- Monitoring wellbeing and responding to individual needs
- Maintaining accurate records and working collaboratively with your team
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
- Over £2,000 in total rewards per year
- Paid DBS check
- Paid induction and training
- Discounts and cashback at major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, 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
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Being Supported
- 8 paid days of training per year
- Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and wellbeing support
- Cycle to Work Scheme – up to £1,000
- Gym discounts – save up to £192 a year
- Eye care and health cash plans
- 3% employer pension contribution
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
We’re proud to be known for providing extraordinary support and celebrating the individuality of every person. If you’re someone who wants to grow personally and professionally while making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and start your journey with Lifeways.
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