Men in Support: Jon's story at Lifeways

Jon Billings, Recruitment Operations Manager for Lifeways, is a big believer in the importance of gender equality within support.

“It’s important to get the gender balance right to match the gender of the people we support, who would feel more comfortable with a Support Worker of the same gender, particularly when receiving support with personal care.
Getting the right gender balance would allow us to provide even better quality service. At Lifeways, we have great career progression opportunities and will invest in training for you.

“Support really is a fantastic industry for personal development. Plus, the industry is robust and pretty much recession-proof, so it’s a secure option for anyone.

“When hiring colleagues, I don’t look for the experience they have but their values and attitude, so my advice would be to just give it a go.”

About Lifeways:

Lifeways is the UK’s leading provider of supported living services. We support adults who live with diverse and complex needs, including learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and mental health conditions.

As the leading provider in the supported living sector, Lifeways’ extensive experience and national reach mean we deliver extraordinary support to adults, helping them to live fulfilling and independent lives in the community.

Our 11,000 colleagues currently support almost 5,000 individuals who live in our 1,500 supported living and residential services across England, Scotland, and Wales.

Find out more about how we change people's lives at: www.lifeways.co.uk 

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