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Activities Support Worker; Bank

Job in Totnes, Devon, TQ9, England, UK
Listing for: Lifeworks Charity Limited
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Social Work
    Community Health, Mental Health
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 12.6 GBP Hourly GBP 12.60 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Activities Support Worker (Bank)

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

We're seeking enthusiastic Enablers to join our vibrant community activities team! 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.

Who we are

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.

Our Programs
  • Saturday Club:
    Provides a supportive and engaging environment for social interaction and learning new skills during term-time (runs 36 weeks a year).
  • Holiday Club:
    Keeps the fun going operating Monday - Thursday during school holidays! (runs 10 weeks a year).
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.
  • Lead a variety of social activities like arts, sports, and holiday programs - chosen by the participants themselves! Expect exciting days filled with baking, team games, and even snow tubing!
Work Hours

With bank workers we are looking for reliability, however you do have the flexibility to choose when you are available for work as a bank worker (similarly, you may not be needed for work during quieter periods or when we are fully staffed). The working hours that our team can work are:

  • Saturday Club:
    Saturdays from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm during term‑time (36 weeks per year).
  • Monday‑Thursday from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm for 40 days across school holidays (10 weeks per year – Every half‑term, 1 week at Christmas, 2 at Easter and 4 in the Summer).
Experience and Skills
  • Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities is preferred. However, we also welcome applications from those with experience in youth or community settings with a passion for supporting young people and adults.
  • A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others.
  • Excellent communication, patience, and a positive attitude.
  • Disability confident.
Benefits
  • Real Living Wage of £12.60 per hour (and additional £1.52 per hour, giving £14.12 per hour).
  • 28 days of paid holiday (pro‑rated for part‑time) plus hourly rate meaning you'll receive £14.12 per hour.
  • Fully funded DBS check and update service.
  • Employee assistance program to support your mental and emotional health.
  • Disability Confident Employer.
About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people.

For more details please go to .

Safety and Inclusion

We are 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. All staff undergo pre‑employment checks, reference checks and an enhanced DBS check.

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