Lifeworks

13/08/2026

Recently, some of the students got creative by making their own advert for Lifeworks, which was then showcased at our 2026 Celebration!

Students started by creating a short script, thinking about words they associate with the college. From here, students used a digital recording device to record their voiceovers, each taking turns to say something.

Once all the recording was done, students got started on the hardest part - piecing it all together! Using a digital tool, students pinned the audio together and then got started with picking images to add to the advert too.

After lots of hard work, the students created this lovely advert talking about all of their favourite parts of Lifeworks College, and we're so proud of what they have created! 🥳

06/08/2026

At our End of Year Celebration, Gemma from Signature Sound Therapies unfortunately could not join us, but she did share this lovely video with us, and we just had to share it!

Gemma's video perfectly depicts what sound therapy can do for our young people, and the work Gemma continues to do behind the scenes so that more people can benefit from sound therapy and all of its benefits.

Gemma's dedication and passion for her work with the young people at Lifeworks is felt by everyone here, and we're so incredibly grateful to have her support. Thank you, Gemma 🩵🩷

26/07/2026

Hospitality Supported Internship Opportunities 🩵

We have some brand new supported internship opportunities in Hospitality open for young people with learning disabilities!

Hospitality is a dynamic and stable sector, buzzing with roles from welcoming guests to event support, and is perfect for building confidence in fast-paced environments where every day brings fresh challenges and rewards.

With a job coach by their side, our supported interns get tailored on-site support to thrive at their own rhythm. They'll master essential skills like customer interaction, multitasking under pressure, and creating memorable experiences, all while boosting self-assurance and gaining valuable workplace experience.

These opportunities will help to equip young people with transferable workplace skills that will help them work towards an enjoyable and fulfilling career!

Want to find out more? Head to our website below for more info, or get in touch with the team to hear about the current vacancies starting next term.
https://lifeworks-uk.org/learning-disability-service/our-college/work-placements-and-internships/

20/07/2026

Supported Internship Opportunities 🚨

We're offering supported intern opportunities within the catering sector for young people with a learning disability. The catering sector is solid and thriving, with many types of roles from kitchen assistants to front-of-house stars! It's the perfect place to pick up new skills like food prep, hygiene standards, and teamwork under pressure - all in a sector that's in demand!

Our supported interns have the support of a dedicated job coach who will be there to provide hands-on guidance, letting interns learn and grow at a pace that suits them. Interns will gain must-have skills like communication, reliability and time-keeping, which open so many doors in employment!

Supported internships are all about empowering young people with the tools for independence and a job they will love 🩵

Want to find out more? Head to our website below for more info or get in touch with the team to hear about the current vacancies starting next term!
https://lifeworks-uk.org/learning-disability-service/our-college/work-placements-and-internships/

16/07/2026

We have some exciting new opportunities here at Lifeworks!

✨Support Services Administrator✨
37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday (over 52 weeks per year)

This role will be integral in supporting the Director of Operations to deliver essential operational support to the charity. You will be a central point of contact for the organisation, working alongside your manager and liaising with other managers to ensure compliance with health and safety, GDPR, governance, and IT within all services is maintained.

✨Learning Support Assistant✨
34.75 hours per week, Monday-Friday (over 38 weeks per year)

Due to new students joining us this September 2026, we are now in the exciting position to grow our Learning Support Assistant team! In this role, you’ll motivate and inspire our students to achieve their full potential by supporting a positive learning environment and championing independence. Part of this role may also include regular work within our Day Services. This is where adults can come and take part in activities such as art, cooking, gardening, or sports activities, whilst making friends and getting involved in community life.

✨Special Needs Tutor / Teacher (General FE)✨
37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday (over 52 weeks per year)

In this role, you'll deliver a curriculum that helps students with special educational needs achieve positive outcomes. You will provide effective lesson planning, manage resources within a budget and work with your fellow Tutors and team of Learning Support Assistants to create high-quality learning environments. You'll also work closely with our Employment Team to coordinate and support work placements and supported internships, which provide vital guidance to students as they transition into adulthood and meaningful employment.

For more information and to apply, please go 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.

14/07/2026

We're pleased to share that we have some exciting new Supported Internship opportunities for young people with learning disabilities!

We have a range of opportunities available in sectors like:

🩵 Catering
🩷 Hospitality
🩵 Retail
🩷 Customer Service

These opportunities will provide excellent hands-on experience, with dedicated job coaches offering on-site support to help build confidence and skills at the intern's own pace. By working as a supported intern, young people will build important transferable skills like teamwork, time management, and customer service, which every employer wants to see.

Supported Internships aim to provide young people with skills for life and help them secure employment they genuinely enjoy, where they can thrive and support the community in a meaningful way.

Want to find out more? Head to our website below for more info, or get in touch with the team to hear about the current vacancies.
https://lifeworks-uk.org/learning-disability-service/our-college/work-placements-and-internships/

15/05/2026

What an incredible weekend for our students who took part in the 2026 Jubilee Challenge on Dartmoor! 🥾

A huge well done to the 7 students who took part in the challenge, showing determination, resilience and huge team spirit throughout the weekend. From setting up camp to completing the walk, everyone has truly achieved something amazing.

We're so grateful to our brilliant staff who supported everyone along the way, including prepping base camp, the early starts, meal times and ongoing encouragement throughout!

There were so many memorable moments along the way, including some time in the military engagement village, the early-morning atmosphere of more than 600 people singing Sweet Caroline at 7:15 am, and, of course, the excellent applause as our students crossed the finish line to collect their medals. Memories for life have been made.

We'd like to say a special thank you to Dartmoor Preservation Association for kindly donating the jackets worn by the students on the walk. It was a really lovely gesture that kept everyone warm in those cold morning hours! 🌅

We had such a great time, and we are already looking forward to next year. Thank you to everyone who made it possible 🩵

08/05/2026

And they're on the way!

We bid farewell to our Jubilee Challenge participants today, as they head off to camp to get set up and ready to tackle the challenge! Morale is high, and we are so proud! 🩷

The send-off today was made that extra bit special when students presented one of their tutors, James Humphries, with a medal in celebration of his 10th time participating in the challenge. What a brilliant achievement!

Best of luck to everyone taking part, and we cannot wait to hear and see how you get on! 🩷🥾🥳🩵

07/05/2026

The 2026 Jubilee Challenge is quickly approaching! 🥾

We're incredibly proud of the efforts of our young people and all supporting staff as they get ready to head out on the Jubilee Challenge once again. We have no doubts that everyone will do absolutely brilliantly 🩷

We're looking back at some snaps from last year, and we simply had to reshare them! Keep an eye on our socials for some pics of this year's challenge!