career stories
We mean what we say when we champion care as a career. With 9,700 team members, working across 1,100 services to support 4,000 people, you can enjoy an amazing career with us. We’ve got a role for everyone – and the support to turn your job into your passion.
But don’t just take our word for it. Explore the inspiring stories told by our own people and learn more about the types of roles which make Lifeways tick.
"I wanted to have a goal for my professional development"
Lisa works as a Service Manager across two of Lifeway’s Mental Health services.
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"I highly recommend the Lifeways Operational Leaders programme to Managers"
As a Registered Manager, Peter says he is privileged to support the people at Unity House and his team of staff.
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No qualifications? No problem. How Jessica left school with nothing but now manages 19 services at Lifeways
Albert Einstein famously said: “The only source of knowledge is experience.” And in Jessica O’Boyle’s case, it couldn’t be more accurate.
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“Honest to God, I wish I'd done it 20 years ago”
Allison retired from a 20-year career in retail but wasn't ready to finish working completely. She wanted to work in social care and, since joining Lifeways, she's never looked back.
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“I wake up wanting to go to work” - How two people left one career to find purpose in social care
From retail and childcare to life-changing roles in mental health support – two Lifeways service managers, Margie and Nicki, have shared why they never look back.
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Finding purpose in a Pandemic: How COVID helped Stephen swap security work for support
A former club doorman has swapped policing punters for a career with purpose – and it’s all thanks to COVID.
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