Activities Support Worker

Activities Support Worker
Totnes, Devon (you may be required to work in surrounding areas)

Employment type:

Permanent
Pay: £22,932.00 per annum

Working hours:

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday,

Do you have a passion for supporting young people and adults with learning disabilities to reach their full potential through caring and enriching experiences?

We’re seeking an enthusiastic Activities Support Worker to join our Day Services team on a permanent basis! You’ll play a vital role in supporting our service users to develop new skills, build friendships, and explore exciting activities – all in a safe and caring environment.

Since 1996, we’ve been empowering people with learning disabilities in Devon to achieve their dreams and build fulfilling lives. Our core values of kindness, respect, and positivity guide everything we do.

• Day Services & Holiday Club:
  Consistent care and support throughout the week, with a focus on engaging activities chosen by the participants.
• Saturday Club (term time only): A supportive and fun environment for social interaction and skill development.

• Support young people and adults with learning disabilities or complex needs in a small, friendly team.
• Provide safe, high‑quality, and person‑centred care, helping individuals achieve their goals and aspirations in a fun and inclusive environment.
• Support with a variety of activities; arts, sports, baking, trips out, games… even snow tubing!

This is a permanent, full‑time role (35 hours per week). The working pattern is Monday‑Friday 09:30‑16:30, which includes a 30‑minute paid break (as attendees require support during lunchtime).

• Experienced in working with individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ideally, hold a qualification in Health and Social Care at Level 2, as well as have experience working in a health & social care, youth or community setting (although we are still interested in hearing from you if you don’t have this, or have similar qualifications/experience).
• A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others.
• Excellent communication, patience, and a positive attitude.
• Ideally a driver so that you can drive our minibus.

Make a Difference and Build Your Career at Lifeworks!

• A Real Living Wage of £12.60 per hour
• 28 days of paid holiday (pro rata)
• A fully funded DBS check and update service to ensure a smooth onboarding process
• Access to valuable resources, including an employee assistance programme to support your mental and emotional health

At Lifeworks, we’re committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities who meet the job criteria, and we guarantee qualified candidates with disabilities an interview.

Lifeworks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our service users. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, and the successful candidate will undergo Safer Recruitment checks, which include pre‑employment checks, reference checks, and an enhanced DBS with barred list check. We may also conduct online searches on the successful applicant. This will be part of a safeguarding check to assess whether the candidate is suitable to work with vulnerable adults.

Please note that we may close the advert early if enough suitable candidates have applied. We would encourage you to submit your application early to avoid any disappointment. So, apply today and tell us why you’d be a great fit for our team!

Does the job role include personal care?: No

This is a permanent, full‑time role (35 hours per week). The working pattern is Monday‑Friday 09:30‑16:30, which includes a 30‑minute paid break (as attendees require support during lunchtime).