Lifeworks

24/10/2025

We have a new and exciting opportunity available with our Day Services!

Day Service Enabler
Dartington, 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, 09.30-16.30

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.

Our growing Day Service offers three key programs:

✨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.

What you'll do:

🤝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 09:30-4:30, which includes a 30-minute paid break (as attendees require support during lunchtime).

Who we're looking for:

👉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.

For more information or to apply, please head over to our website!

At Lifeworks we all play our part in making a difference to young people’s lives. Children and young adults with learning disabilities and their families are at the heart of everything we do.

20/10/2025

During October Half Term, we have a range of activities on offer, packed with fun! Each session is designed to spark creativity and adventure. Activities include:

🍁 Monday, 27th October: Autumnal Walk and Scavenger Hunt at Cider Press, Dartington, followed by hot chocolate and marshmallows.

👻 Tuesday, 28th October: Spooky Code Cracking Trail at Canonteign Falls.

🎃 Wednesday, 29th October: Halloween Craft and Mask Making, plus a Spooky & Sweet Bake Off.

🔥Thursday, 30th October: Common Flora Crafting, Campfire, and Gardening Fun.

To request a registration pack or for more information, please contact us:
📧 admin@lifeworks-uk.org
📞 01803 865075

👉 Activities are subject to change, and joining information will be sent nearer the time.
Cost per session £80 1:4 staff support or £135 1:1 staff support

09/10/2025

Our Day Services are available all year round - with fun activities, skills to be learnt, and friends to be made! 🩵

Get in touch to find out more 😊

01/09/2025

For those who chose not to go on the annual residential in Cornwall last term, we had some fun a bit closer to home!

Throughout the week we enjoyed lots of activities, so here’s a little break down of the week:
The students enjoyed baking cakes and biscuits for consumption in our Community Café the next day. As a treat following the baking, we all headed into Paignton for a round of crazy golf. On his first swing, one student got a hole in one after the ball went through a tunnel and spinning into the hole. A brilliant shot. All students enjoyed their round of golf. ⛳️

On request, we headed to Torquay for 10 pin bowling and keen to get strikes. Each student got at least one strike, whilst others got two or three. Thereafter, we headed to a beach in Paignton for a Sound Bath. This was different to what the students are normally use to at college for their Sound Therapy. Through relaxation and breathing exercises, we all enjoyed the sea air and sounds. On the Paignton Green, we all sat in a circle, listening to the vibrating sounds of a Tibetan Singing Bowl and physically feeling it vibrations on our backs. This was an amazing afternoon and the students enjoyed the experience of relaxation and meditation.

SoundArt Radio were invited back into the college to do some experiments on the sounds and enabled the students to record their experiences. In a field, a student used two planks of wood and walked to the far end of the field, whilst the others watched. They were amazed that they could see two pieces of wood being banged together and hear the sound two or three seconds later!

To end the week, the students visited Woodlands and the National Marine Aquarium Plymouth. At Woodlands, the students enjoyed the experience of the Water Coasters, sliding down the rapids. One student even dragged every member of staff onto the ride with him, making a total of 9 rides. He enjoyed every ride down and was not bothered about getting wet. 🌊

At the aquarium, the students were mesmerised by the number of fish within the tanks and we were thrilled to see some sharks, stingrays and other tropical fish. Everyone enjoyed the experience so much that we went round twice!🐟🦈

In all, a brilliant week full of fun activities!

29/08/2025

Do you know someone with a learning disability who would thrive in a supportive environment?

Last year, we were so proud to be rated Outstanding in Personal Development as we focus on ensuring our students are supported to achieve everything they are capable of, and more! 🩷

If Lifeworks College is somewhere you’re thinking about for the new school year, we’d love to chat.

To get in touch, simply email admin@lifeworks-uk.org or call us on 01803 865075 📞

25/08/2025

One a sunny day at the end of term, Lifeworks students participated in Sports Day down at Totnes Tennis Club.

Some fo the sports included Boccia, Molkky (like skittles but with maths!) and handball. All students had a great time and really worked well on their communication with their team members and developed their teamwork skills.

It was great to see all of the students having fun and putting into practice some of the skills their have been learning throughout the year.

To round off Sports Day, we all enjoyed a nice ice lolly to cool down!

22/08/2025

We’re welcoming new students to join us at Lifeworks College in September 2025 😊

At Lifeworks, we are passionate about supporting our young people and helping them to achieve everything they are capable and more!

To find out more about Lifeworks College, simply visit https://lifeworks-uk.org/learning-disability-service/our-college/ or call us on 01803 865075

18/08/2025

During the final college week before the summer holidays, we had a great visit from Soundart Radio! For this visit, they brought along a researcher from Exeter University to demonstrate that light is not just one colour – and in fact, includes a whole spectrum of colour🌈

During the session, the students got involved with a number of experiments, including the use of a Thermal Camera, allowing us to see heat in different colours through the camera and its UV light.

Everybody had a go of wearing the goggles to see normal lighting in different colours – instead of seeing a white light, we were seeing rainbows through the glasses which was really interesting.

In another experiment, the students used a special lens to look at a light globe, which enabled them to see how colours can change when the light changes. 💡

In all, the students all enjoyed participating in the experiments and getting to try some new hands-on experiences.

We’d like to say a big THANK YOU to Radio for visiting us and for bringing their amazing guest! The session was brilliant! 🤩

15/08/2025

It’s Summer! ☀️

Our College has hit the summer holidays, so for those who might be thinking about where they’re heading in September, we’d love to chat.

At Lifeworks College, we welcome young people aged 16-24 with a learning disability to join us in an environment that is supportive, friendly and welcoming 🩷

To find out more, simply head to our website or call us with the details below!

💻 Lifeworks-uk.org
📞 01803 865075

11/08/2025

At the end of last term, we had the pleasure in taking a number of our young people on their residential to lovely Cornwall!

We kicked off residential in the right way with a stop on route to Lanhydrock, enjoying some lunch and a walk around the beautiful grounds. We then continued to our accommodation and how lucky were we! Each lodge had their own hot tub and lots of space to chill and relax in.

On the Tuesday, we explored The Lost Gardens of Heligan where we all enjoyed spotting the sculptures a we walked around. For those who were brave enough, the wobbly rope bridge was lota of fun too! We finished the day with an eyed-down bingo session with some great prizes.

The following day, we headed off to Newquay Zoo, where watching the penguins being fed was a real highlight. Then, off for seaside fish and chips, some time on the beach and a little paddle. That evening, we entered the Holiday Camp quiz and one of our groups came 2nd!

On the Thursday, we headed to Padstow for the day, where some of us hired some bikes so that we could explore the Camel trail, and others headed to the pitch and putt to perfect their golfing techniques. We all headed back to the pool for a swim and then headed out for dinner. To top off the evening, it was karaoke time – and we must have been good as no neighbours complained!

On the Friday, we had to pack up and say goodbye to Cornwall. We all had such a fantastic time and cannot wait for the next one!

06/08/2025

Did you know that our Day Services are available all year round with sessions even during the school holidays?🕶️

Young people aged 18-24 with a learning disability are invited or join us and get involved in a number of activities including:
🩵Arts, crafts and pottery
🩷Community volunteering opportunities
🩵Sports activities
🩷Cooking and baking
🩵Gardening
🩷Exciting days out!

To find out more, simply visit: https://lifeworks-uk.org/learning-disability-service/community/lifeworks-day-services/

24/06/2025

Lifeworks College would like to give a huge shout-out to Soundart Radio 102.5 FM | Community Radio Station for Totnes for the incredible work they’ve been doing with our SEND students!

Thanks to this amazing collaboration, our students have had the unique opportunity to visit the station, experience the world of radio first-hand, and even host their own live radio slots. The confidence and creativity this has inspired has been truly powerful.

SoundArt Radio staff are also working alongside our students and the University of Exeter on a collaborative research project called Light. As part of this, students are exploring digital identity and creative expression.

Beyond this project, the entire experience with SoundArt Radio has supported our students in developing valuable digital and communication skills, empowering them to explore the development of their own independent radio broadcast.

SoundArt Radio are true pioneers in inclusive broadcasting, and our students have enjoyed every single moment of this journey.

Thank you, SoundArt Radio. We appreciate everything you do! 🙌