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You’re Not Just Anyone, and this isn’t just any job…

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You're Not Just Anyone - fulfilling careers at Lifeways

Who you are

You are probably someone who already works in care and support or you think it could be the career for you. Either way, you’re not just anyone.

You’re someone who cares about others. Someone who wants to make a positive difference. Someone who is passionate about supporting people to live their very best life, regardless of the challenges they may face every day.

We're proud to be Disability Confident

We’re a Disability Confident employer, which means we make our recruitment process accessible and provide the support you need to succeed. If you require any adjustments at any stage, we’ll work with you to make things as straightforward as possible.

10,000

team members

4,000

people supported

1,100

services delivered

Who we are

For more than 30 years, Lifeways has supported thousands of adults with complex needs to live fulfilling, independent lives.

We deliver tailored care in supported living, residential and mental health services for people with autism, learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries and mental health conditions.

We help people thrive in their own unique way with life-changing support - and it takes a one-of-a-kind team to make it happen.

Whether you’re delivering frontline care or providing support services in finance, IT, marketing and everything in between, this isn’t just a job and not just anyone can do it. Here’s where you come in...

1,000s

of people have been supported to lead fully independent lives

100%

regulatory compliance across Scottish services

91%

overall regulatory compliance across England, including third-party inspections

Have impact

At Lifeways, every role has the power to change a life.

From helping someone we support move into their new home to helping them through a tough day or even just making a cup of tea, our small actions can mean everything to the people we support. This isn’t just any job. We help people achieve the possible.

It takes guts, empathy, and heart to do what we do. But the reward? It’s huge. When someone finds their voice, learns to travel on their own, or just smiles because of something you made happen - there’s no feeling like it.

Here, what you do really matters.

30%

of our senior leaders started out as support workers

42%

of our apprentices later promoted

70%

of team members would recommend working here (above average)

Feel supported

You’re never on your own at Lifeways.

Support isn’t just a line in a handbook - it’s how we show up for each other. Whether you’re just starting out, seeking to grow your career or stepping into leadership, someone’s always got your back.

As the UK’s largest provider of specialist support for people with complex needs, our strength and stability means we’re able to offer a huge range of opportunities - whether you’re aiming for leadership, starting an apprenticeship, or learning something totally new - it’s all here when you’re ready.

We’re also a Disability Confident employer, proudly committed to making our recruitment process as accessible for everyone as possible.

And we don’t just say, we listen - we truly do. From our One Team Forums and Diversity Council, to casual chats over breakfast with senior leaders - your voice matters here. Always. You’re not just anyone. And you’ll be joining a team full of not-just-anyones, too.

97%

of learners say their Lifeways apprenticeship helped them reach their career goals

345

internal promotions since June 2024

1,000

long service awards since November 2024

Be valued

At Lifeways, we see you and we make sure you feel it. We make it our mission to help everyone here feel valued.

That starts with fair pay (reviewed every year), celebrating your brilliance through our CHOICE Awards, recognition for going the extra mile, and discounts on everything from holidays to your food shop.

But being valued here goes beyond the perks - we’re also there to support you with your physical, mental and financial health.

Be you. Bring your whole self to work.

For 30 years, people have been at the heart of Lifeways. We demand that our people can be themselves in a place they belong, doing work that changes lives.

We value your difference, so we want you to bring your whole self to work - the loud laugh, the quirky socks, the tattoos, the lived experience, the quiet confidence. All of it. Be fully you. Because it’s those differences that make our diverse teams stronger, kinder, better.

Our CHOICE values are truly lived and breathed in every corner of our organisation which means great ideas and collaboration flow from open and honest conversations.

That freedom to speak and be heard, no matter where you are in our business, really sets us apart and makes working for Lifeways more than “just a job”. It’s a place where you can truly make a difference.

What makes Lifeways amazing

When you grow, we grow

At Lifeways, support is what we do - and that includes supporting you.

Whether you’re here to build a long-term career in care, or you’ve already had one and now want something more meaningful - you’ll be valued here.

Everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we offer brilliant development and progression if you want it - and if you don’t, that’s fine too. We’ll meet you where you are.

What matters most is that you care about making a difference. If you’re looking for more from a role - purpose, support, and people who’ve got your back - you’re in the right place.

Care isn’t just a job. It’s a career. A special one. And we know the right people will be inspired by our mission to help the people we support achieve the possible.

Find a job that means more

There’s a place here for

No matter what your skill set is, there may be a role for you here that can make a difference to someone’s life.

Whether you're in Finance, IT, Marketing, HR, Maintenance – or anywhere in between – your work will directly impact the people we support. If you share our values, our drive to do better, our willingness to challenge perceptions and our determination to achieve the possible then you belong here.

So if you’ve never considered a career in social care, why not consider it now? There could be a place here for your skills, your ideas, and your passion.

No matter who you are or where you start - you matter here, and you can go far. This is where you make your difference. Ready?

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