Job Description
Position Duration: Permanent. Role Type: Support/Care Worker. County: Lancashire. Company: Lifeways Group. Salary / rate of pay: £12.95 per hour. Post Code: BB2 1WB. Town or City: Blackburn. Ref No: 12903.
You’re Not Just Anyone at Lifeways. At Lifeways, we know you’re not just anyone. That’s why your role matters. Join Lifeways at Apple House, Blackburn, where the difference you make is felt every single day.
As a Support Worker, you won’t just be doing a job — you’ll be empowering adults with autism, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and mental health needs to live lives that are meaningful, independent, and their own.
Here, what you do matters — and so do you.
What You’ll Do
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- Deliver person‑centred support with dignity and respect
- Encourage independence and promote wellbeing
- Support individuals with appointments, hobbies, and community outings
- Maintain accurate records and follow personalised care plans
Shift Patterns
This is a full‑time role with 37.5 contracted hours per week, worked across a range of shifts, including:
- 8:00am – 8:00pm
- 8:00am – 10:00pm
Flexibility is essential to meet the unique needs of the people we support.
Why Apple House?
Apple House Is a Modern Supported Living Service Offering
- 12 self‑contained one‑bedroom apartments
- Sensory room and communal lounge
- Garden with trampoline
- Fully wheelchair‑accessible design
- Assistive technology including CCTV, intercoms, and connected care systems
Located in a peaceful residential area close to shops, leisure centres, and public transport — it’s a place where people feel safe, supported, and at home.
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
- Blue Light Card access
- £200 referral bonus for every successful employee referral
- 3% employer pension contribution
- 8 paid training days per year
- Access to apprenticeships and further qualifications
Hear It From the Team
“Working at Lifeways has been life‑changing — not just for the people we support, but for me too. I feel genuinely valued here, and the support I’ve received has helped me grow in ways I never expected.”
— Sarah, Support Worker
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At Lifeways, we believe everyone is not just anyone. We actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, creating a workplace where every colleague feels respected, supported, and empowered. Our culture is guided by our CHOICE values: Caring, Honest, One Team, Innovative, Courageous, Equal.
Apply Today
Join Lifeways and be part of a team where your work — and you — truly matter. Take the next step in your care career and help people live life their way.
Discover how changing someone’s life can change yours too.
All applicants must complete a DBS check — fully funded by Lifeways. Please note: We do not offer sponsorship.
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