Support Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
CONTRACTED HOURS
DBS Paid for by Lifeways
£10.42 per Hour Sleep in / Waking Night / Day Staff
Weekly Interviews
Excellent Holidays & Benefits
Do you love going the extra mile for people to make them feel valued and respected?
Do you go out of your way to help your friends and relatives and believe that you could extend this to other people?
Do you enjoy helping people no matter how small?
Is it important for you to work with a friendly team caring for others?
If this sounds like you and you feel you’re a naturally caring person then a job as a support worker with Lifeways may be just up your street.
We help all difference types of people with learning disabilities and /or autism and other complex needs that may include a physical disability, who would like support either on a 24 hour basis within their own homes or to access the community on daily basis dependent on their needs and wishes. We feel that there is nothing better then seeing people happy in their own homes as we give them the support they need to live happy and fulfilled lives.
We are currently looking for full time, part time and bank staff who live in Peterlee and surrounding areas.
All applicants will be required to complete a DBS that is paid for by the company.
Lifeways are an equal opportunities employer and are regulated by CQC
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Shift:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Support Worker roles across Lifeways Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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