Work with us to change lives
Looking for a learning disability job in Devon? Work with Lifeworks to change lives, become a learning disability champion today. Take inspiration from your work and the people in our services that you meet to turn your job into a vocation. By joining Lifeworks you can do just that.
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I don’t have much experience, does that matter?
Whether you’re just starting out in a career or already have some experience, we can offer rewarding roles where you can build on your strengths, skills and passion. We have a variety of roles including learning assistants, office staff, support workers and more. We provide an extensive induction, ongoing training and support. Â
Become a learning disability champion
How to apply for a job & current vacancies
When you find a job you’d like to apply for simply click the ‘apply online’ button where you will be asked to either log into your account or create one if you haven’t already. Then just complete the online application for that vacancy. We are open to accepting applications in different formats (eg. written, completed on your behalf by phone or video). Please get in touch with the HR department if you need this support.
We are a disability confident leader
As a learning disability charity we know how important it is to be able to reduce and remove the barriers that people with disabilities face on a daily basis. We are not only committed to this with all of the people that we support but also by committing to take positive action to reduce and remove barriers for disabled people gaining and remaining in employment with Lifeworks.
We interview all applicants who tell us they have a disability, impairment, or a mental or physical health condition who meet the essential criteria for the job. If you wish to be considered under this
scheme please let us know when you complete the application form.

Keeping in touch
We will stay in touch with you by email during the recruitment process, so please make sure that you check your emails regularly (including your junk folder) so that you don’t miss an email from us.
We aim to contact all applicants within two weeks of the closing date whether you have been successful or not.
Coming for an interview
If your application is successful, we’ll send you an email to invite you to interview. The email will ask you to confirm your appointment time and tell you everything you need to know about your interview and what you will need to bring with you on the day.


After your interview
We will aim to contact you by telephone as soon as possible after your interview to let you know the outcome. If you have been successful we will follow up the phone call with a written conditional offer of employment.
Job offers and carrying out checks
When you receive a job offer, we will check your right to work in the UK and follow up references. Some roles will also require an enhanced criminal record check (DBS) and/or an overseas police check if you are not currently living in the UK or have spent significant time overseas
Please Note:Â Carrying out these checks can sometimes take a while and we are unable to offer you a start date until they have been completed.