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Lifeways interviews

Supported living · United Kingdom

How the interview runs

  1. Interview with people supported on the panelThe people Lifeways supports can join the interview and ask questions.

Source: lifeways.co.uk

The people supported help choose

“inclusive recruitment, which allows the people we support to be involved throughout the process of recruiting the staff who will support them. This includes being part of the interview and asking questions.”

LifewaysBlog

Lifeways · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

They may be on the panel

Including asking questions at interview.

Example

“inclusive recruitment gives those we support the independent right of choice. They get the chance to play a part in who supports them”

Kelly HattonScheme Manager, Lifeways

Lifeways · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Their right to choose

A scheme manager’s words.

Example

“When I’m interviewing a candidate, I can tell if the person I’m interviewing has prepared and done their research. This can make a difference between hiring them or not.”

Clare CaseyRecruitment Coordinator, Lifeways

Lifeways · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Preparation shows

A recruitment coordinator’s words.

Example

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