PERSON-CENTRED
We are person-centred and inclusive, making sure that we always focus on the person and what they are able to do, supporting them to realise their aspirations and achieve their very best futures.
Vision mission and values
Our MISSION is to create opportunities for people with learning disabilities to have a great life.Our VISION is for an inclusive society where there is true equity, and where people with learning disabilities are valued, accepted and empowered to fulfil their potential.
Needs Led Services
All of our work has been developed in response to the needs of people with learning disabilities and their families. We have a specialist further education college, community programmes, youth groups, and residential social care services, with our young people leading the way.
Over the course of a year, we support 200 people with learning disabilities to have great lives. The way we do this is by creating opportunities so that the people we support can reach their full potential and are engaged with and valued by their communities.
RESPECTFUL
We are respectful and believe that everyone has the right to be happy, safe and live a fulfilled life. We value diversity and treat everyone with dignity, kindness and respect.
KIND
We are kind. We all need to feel safe, encouraged and valued.
POSITIVE
We are positive in our work and with each other and will never stop trusting that there is a brighter future for people with learning disabilities.
TRUSTWORTHY
We are trustworthy, believing in transparency, integrity and honesty. Everything that we do should inspire trust and confidence.
COURAGEOUS
We are courageous and are driven to continuously innovate, develop, evaluate and improve.
Our Partners & Accreditations
I knew I wanted to be a chef since my late teens and Lifeworks helped me a lot to get there
My teachers were a great help, very supportive
Built up great experience to put on my CV
Gives you good independent living
The focus was always on my 'ability', not my disability
I did a work placement at a hairdressers in Plymouth whilst studying
Lifeworks taught me that people are capable of so much
My hope for the future is to be happy and be good at my job
Unmissable for people with learning struggles like myself
They fed my beliefs and helped me believe in myself
Friendly with a really nice vibe
A big lift for my confidence and skills.
what our students have to say
LIFEWORKS OFSTED REPORT HIGHLIGHTS
“The wide-ranging and diverse curriculum gives students good opportunities to experience new activities and helps them to make choices about their futures.”
