Lifeways Group
Support Worker - Manchester
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You're not just anyone. From every day life, to changing someone's world. Job Description
Make a Real Impact Every Day
At Lifeways in Greater Manchester, your support helps adults with learning disabilities, autism, and other complex needs live more independently and confidently. As a Support Worker, you’ll empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives in a calm, nurturing environment. Every day, your work will make a meaningful difference.
Your Role
As a Support Worker, your role is to ensure our Service Users lead valued and fulfilling lives, helping them reach their potential and achieve to the best of their ability. The individuals you’ll support enjoy activities such as day trips, shopping, and cooking — and your encouragement will help them continue doing what they love.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver person-centred support tailored to individual needs
- Encourage independence and promote wellbeing
- Support individuals with daily routines, hobbies, and community engagement
- Maintain accurate records and follow personalised care plans
- Assist with life skills such as cooking, money management, and social interaction
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Shift Patterns
This is a full-time role with 37.5 contracted hours per week, with shifts available between 8:00am and 10:00pm, Monday to Sunday.
We also offer sessional/bank hours, providing flexibility to suit your lifestyle.
Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the people we support.
Flexibility is important, as we tailor support around the individual routines of the people we care for.
Why Lifeways in Greater Manchester?
- A wide range of supported living services across Manchester
- Homes include self-contained apartments, houses, and bungalows
- Many locations feature assistive technology to promote independence
- Easy access to local amenities, public transport, parks, and community centres
- Services designed to support diverse and complex needs including autism, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and mental health conditions
Feel Valued and Supported
At Lifeways, we support our team as much as we support the people in our care. You’ll be part of a collaborative, caring environment that values your contributions and invests in your growth.
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We Offer
- Over £2,000 in annual rewards and benefits
- Funded Health and Social Care qualifications
- Free DBS check
- Cycle to Work Scheme (up to £1,000)
- Gym discounts (save up to £192 per year)
- Eye care and health cash plans
- 10% discount at B&Q for all team members
- Access to the Blue Light Card
- £200 for every successful employee referral
- 3% employer pension contribution
- 8 paid training days per year
- Access to apprenticeships and further qualifications
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We believe in equal access to opportunities and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to make an impact. Our inclusive culture is guided by our core values: Caring, Honest, One Team, Innovative, Courageous, and Equal (CHOICE).
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All applicants must complete a DBS check — funded by Lifeways.
Please note: We do not offer sponsorship.
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