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At Lifeways, we believe exceptional support begins with exceptional people - people like you. That’s why we’ve redefined how we reward and recognise our teams. Because when you bring compassion, dedication, and heart to your work every day, you deserve to feel truly valued. 

More than just fair, competitive pay

You’ll enjoy everyday perks that help with the cost of living, plus meaningful moments of recognition - from shout-outs and thank-yous to awards and celebrations shared across our internal channels. 

Whether it’s a major milestone or a quiet act of kindness, we make sure your contributions are seen and appreciated - often, sincerely, and in ways that matter. 

And just like the support we provide, our rewards are always evolving - shaped by your feedback and what’s important to you. 

Because at Lifeways, appreciation isn’t an afterthought - it’s built into everything we do.

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Recognition that really counts 

At Lifeways, recognition isn’t just a gesture – it’s a core part of the way we work. 

Through our CHOICE Awards, meaningful annual appraisals, and enhanced supervision, we shine a light on the incredible work our team members do every day. Whether it’s a quiet thank you or a major celebration, we know that when our people feel seen, valued, and appreciated, they thrive. And when our team members thrive, so do the people we support. 

That’s why recognition is part of everyday life at Lifeways.

Since November 2024...

  • Our CHOICE Awards have received 699 nominations, had 103 Area winners, 25 Regional winners and 18 Regional runners-up
  • 620 recognition eCards and 1,451 personalised Happy Birthday eCards have been sent 
  • We've celebrated 1,000 long service awards 
  • Almost 3,000 team members have worked for Lifeways for 5 years or more
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CHOICE Awards

Every quarter, our teams shine a light on their fantastic colleagues who truly live and breathe our CHOICE values. Winners receive a personalised congratulations from our Executive Team, shopping vouchers to enjoy, and a place in our annual CHOICE Awards.
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Long Service Awards

We don’t just recognise outstanding work - we also love to celebrate the loyalty and dedication of our Lifeways family. If you’ve been with us for five years or more, you’ll receive a special cash reward to say thank you for everything you do.
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Shouting loud and proud about great work

Our vibrant internal social network is always buzzing with daily praise and shout-outs for the incredible work our teams do. It’s these little moments of recognition that brighten days - and at Lifeways, we make it easy to lift each other up.
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Refer a Friend Scheme

If you love working at Lifeways and know someone else who would too, our Refer a Friend scheme means you can earn £200. And if you refer someone for a Service Manager or Registered Manager role, you could earn £500!
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Appraisals

At Lifeways, appraisals aren’t just about performance - they’re a chance to reflect, recognise and celebrate the brilliant things you do every day. We use appraisals to shine a spotlight on your hard work and make sure you feel seen and valued.
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Recognising the incredible work of the extraordinary people who work for Lifeways is vital. I know from experience how rewarding it is to work in social care and to be the difference in someone’s life. Helping someone we support live a more fulfilling and independent life takes passion, dedication and an unwavering commitment to helping society’s most vulnerable people achieve the possible. We recognise that in Lifeways every single day and make our team members know just how amazing they are.

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Andrea Kinkade, CEO

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