Bring your heart. Share your humour. Change lives.
Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour
Make an impact. Feel valued. Be supported.

We’re looking for Support Workers to join our vibrant team in Ilminster. This is a full-time role with shift patterns that include:

• 14-hour shifts
• Day shifts
• Sleep-ins required
• Weekend work is essential
• 37.5 hours full-time

You’ll need to be a driver with a full UK licence to use our company cars.

At Lifeways, we don’t just support people—we empower them to live life their way. We’re the UK’s largest supported living provider, proudly supporting communities since 1995. Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, we’ll give you the training, tools, and team support to thrive. Because when you feel valued and supported, you’re empowered to make a real impact—every single day.

We believe great support starts with great people. That’s why we offer:

• £12.60 per hour
• £200 Referral Bonus – Bring a friend, get rewarded
• 3% Employer Pension Contribution
• Free DBS Check

• Lifeways Rewards – Cashback and discounts at major retailers, cinemas, theme parks, holidays and more
• Gym Discounts – Save up to £192 a year
• New! 10% Off at B&Q – Because your home deserves care too
• Blue Light Card Eligibility – Discounts on food, shopping, travel, and days out

• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save up to £1,000
• Eye Care & Health Cash Plans – Claim back costs for dental, optical, therapy and more
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free, confidential support and advice

• 8 Paid Training Days Per Year
• Access to funded qualifications and apprenticeships
• Career progression opportunities

From your first shift, you’ll be part of a team that celebrates your contributions, invests in your growth, and supports your wellbeing—because you matter here.

You’ll be supporting two sociable residents with complex health needs. They love getting out and about, so you’ll be joining them for:

• Shopping trips
• Days out in the community
• Light-hearted activities around Ilminster

You’ll also support with:

• Medication and health monitoring
• Financial and dietary needs
• Domestic tasks and emotional wellbeing

They’re looking for someone who’s not just reliable—but fun, friendly, and full of good humour.

You might be:

• A Care Assistant, Support Worker, or Healthcare Assistant
• Or someone brand new to care, with the right attitude and a big heart

You’ll thrive here if you’re:

• Patient, empathetic, and reliable
• A great communicator with a sense of humour
• Calm under pressure and happy to go with the flow
• Passionate about making a difference—one day, one person at a time

If you’re looking for a career that’s rewarding, full of purpose, and filled with laughter—where you’ll be supported, recognised, and empowered to change lives—Lifeways Ilminster is ready to welcome you. Apply today and help someone live life their way—with dignity, joy, and support.

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