Lifeworks

25/02/2026

Every Monday, like clockwork, whether rain or shine, students participate in some tennis coaching as part of our health and wellbeing at college.

These sessions not only build on our hand-eye coordination, communication skills, and teamwork, but also are a brilliant way to support proprioception (the unconscious ability to sense body, movement and force - for example, helping us touch our nose with our eyes shut).

We love these sessions and are very thankful to Totnes Community Tennis Club, who have been incredibly supportive of Lifeworks College for years 😊

It's been brilliant to see everyone's involvement and skill level increase each week. Who knows, we might have the next Wimbledon Champion amongst us?! 🎾

24/02/2026

We have some exciting new opportunities at Lifeworks! We're currently recruiting for:

❤ A permanent Activities Support Worker to join Day Services in Dartington, working Monday-Friday 09.30-16.30, all year round. £22,932.00 per annum.

🧡 A permanent Learning Support Assistant to join Lifeworks College in Dartington, working Monday-Friday 08.45-15.40 (apart from one day a month for a team meeting, which will be 08.45-16.20), 38 weeks per year. £19,057.51 per annum (inclusive of holiday pay).

🩵 A permanent Finance Assistant to join our Central Services team in Dartington, working 08.30-16.30, all year round. £25,057.50-£26,231.01 per annum.

💜 Bank Support Workers for Sesame, our 4-bed adult residential home in Torquay. £14.12-£14.29 per hour for day shifts and £16.47-£16.64 per hour for night shifts (including holiday pay).

💛 Bank Activities Support Workers for Day Services in Dartington. £14.12 per hour (including holiday pay).

If you, or someone you know, would be perfect for one of these roles, don't hesitate to get in touch with us! Applications can be made on our website, by clicking the link below.

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.

17/02/2026

We are proud to have been awarded our renewal status as a Disability Confident Leader 🩵

At Lifeworks, we are passionate about removing barriers for disabled people finding work opportunities, and this programme recognises this. We are so pleased to have a team of dedicated and supportive staff, of all abilities, who put their best into providing excellent further education and community programmes for young people with learning disabilities 🩷

09/02/2026

🚨Final Chances to Book 🚨

Next week, we are holding our February Half Term programme! It'll be a week of fun, with structured activities that build independence, confidence, and friendships in a safe and welcoming environment.

Here's what's on:
🎥 16/02 - Trip to Totnes Cinema – Labyrinth
👩🏻‍🎨 17/02 - On-site creative sessions, games, and a nature walk
🧱 18/02 - On site – Lego, games, and baking
🌿 19/02 - Visit to National Trust – Coleton Fishacre

Sessions run from 10am to 4pm each day and are £80 per session for shared support, or £135 for 1:1 support. These fees are fully inclusive.

Places are limited, and final bookings must be made before Wednesday, 11th February. Don't miss out on your chance to book.

To reserve a place or find out more, call us on 01803 865075 or email dayservices@lifeworks-uk.org 🩷

05/02/2026

Have you seen our February Half Term programme for young people aged 11-30. This week will be packed with fun with structured activities that work to build independence, confidence, and friendships in a safe and welcoming environment.

Here's what's on:
🎥 16/02 - Trip to Totnes Cinema – Labyrinth
👩🏻‍🎨 17/02 - On-site creative sessions, games, and a nature walk
🧱 18/02 - On site – Lego, games, and baking
🌿 19/02 - Visit to National Trust – Coleton Fishacre

Sessions run from 10am to 4pm each day and are £80 per session for shared support, or £135 for 1:1 support. These fees are fully inclusive.

Places are limited, so early booking is recommended. To reserve a place or find out more, call us on 01803 865075 or email dayservices@lifeworks-uk.org 🩷

15/01/2026

We are excited to share our February Half Term programme for young people aged 11-30. This week is packed of fun with structured activities that work to build independence, confidence, and friendships in a safe and welcoming environment.

Here's what's on:
🎥 16/02 - Trip to Totnes Cinema – Labyrinth
👩🏻‍🎨 17/02 - On-site creative sessions, games, and a nature walk
🧱 18/02 - On site – Lego, games, and baking
🌿 19/02 - Visit to National Trust – Coleton Fishacre

Sessions run from 10am to 4pm each day and are £80 per session for shared support, or £135 for 1:1 support.

Places are limited, so early booking is recommended. To reserve a place or find out more, call us on 01803 865075 or email dayservices@lifeworks-uk.org 🩷

30/12/2025

It's almost 2026, so we're reflecting on the amazing year we have had!

At Lifeworks, we have had so much to be grateful for in 2025, and we have enjoyed so many activities and days out, and we've learnt so much too!

It would be impossible to list them all, but here are some snaps of 2025 highlights 🩷🩵

25/12/2025

We would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year 🥳

We can't wait to see what 2026 has in store!

23/12/2025

Bake Off may be off your screens for 2025 - but that didn't stop us having a go ourselves!

Recently, students from each of the Pathways banded together to bake their own unique creations for the judges! It was great to get everyone involved and see some of the incredibly innovative designs, which included fairy lights, tinsel, pinecones and hand-crafted icing sculptures! 🎄🎂

19/12/2025

We're getting in the Christmas spirit at Lifeworks and rocking our festive jumpers! 🧶🎄

17/12/2025

Today, we're thinking back to some of the incredible things we have been able to do in 2025 - and one of the most incredible times was getting to see some of the students at Lifeworks take part in the Ten Tors Jubilee Challenge 🩷

We continue to be so proud of the amazing achievements of the students who persevered and took on the challenge with determination and a smile on their faces!

Roll on 2026 💪🩵

01/09/2025

For those who chose not to go on the annual residential in Cornwall last term, we had some fun a bit closer to home!

Throughout the week we enjoyed lots of activities, so here’s a little break down of the week:
The students enjoyed baking cakes and biscuits for consumption in our Community Café the next day. As a treat following the baking, we all headed into Paignton for a round of crazy golf. On his first swing, one student got a hole in one after the ball went through a tunnel and spinning into the hole. A brilliant shot. All students enjoyed their round of golf. ⛳️

On request, we headed to Torquay for 10 pin bowling and keen to get strikes. Each student got at least one strike, whilst others got two or three. Thereafter, we headed to a beach in Paignton for a Sound Bath. This was different to what the students are normally use to at college for their Sound Therapy. Through relaxation and breathing exercises, we all enjoyed the sea air and sounds. On the Paignton Green, we all sat in a circle, listening to the vibrating sounds of a Tibetan Singing Bowl and physically feeling it vibrations on our backs. This was an amazing afternoon and the students enjoyed the experience of relaxation and meditation.

SoundArt Radio were invited back into the college to do some experiments on the sounds and enabled the students to record their experiences. In a field, a student used two planks of wood and walked to the far end of the field, whilst the others watched. They were amazed that they could see two pieces of wood being banged together and hear the sound two or three seconds later!

To end the week, the students visited Woodlands and the National Marine Aquarium Plymouth. At Woodlands, the students enjoyed the experience of the Water Coasters, sliding down the rapids. One student even dragged every member of staff onto the ride with him, making a total of 9 rides. He enjoyed every ride down and was not bothered about getting wet. 🌊

At the aquarium, the students were mesmerised by the number of fish within the tanks and we were thrilled to see some sharks, stingrays and other tropical fish. Everyone enjoyed the experience so much that we went round twice!🐟🦈

In all, a brilliant week full of fun activities!