Lifeworks Residential Care
Sometimes people need 24 hour specialist care in a home away from home. Residential care provides 24 hour supported living where assistance is required with day to day tasks which may include washing, dressing or going out. It offers an alternative to living at home when increased and ongoing help is required.
Positive Support and Ability-first independence
At Lifeworks we have an ethos of positive support and believe that with nurture, positive focus on relationships and ability rather than disability, individuals can reach their own potential, aspirations and goals as they make their journey to more independence.
All of our services are person-centred, which means that each persons care is planned with them and their support circle. Working alongside the people staying with us, their relatives, health and education professionals we develop care plans that place them at the centre. We support each individual to ensure their needs are met but also offer life-skills and opportunities to reach their full potential.
Total Communication System
Having a different ability or additional needs, can mean that communication becomes a real challenge. Our services use a total communication system. This helps people to develop their understanding of language and communication skills to live the lives they want. Using a range of systems including Makaton, Now & Next, personalised visual planners and digital tools to help us to develop effective two way communication with everyone we work with.
Lifeworks prioritises health and emotional well-being for everyone in our services; whether it is the food that we eat or the activities we do. This holistic approach is vital to the happiness of the people we care for.
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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.”
