A New Way to Get Paid: Supporting Financial Wellbeing with FlexEarn

At We Change Lives, we know that caring goes far beyond the day job. It’s about making sure the people who give their all to support others feel supported themselves – not just in their work, but in everyday life.

That's why we're excited to introduce FlexEarn – a new benefit that helps make everyday life just a little easier. With FlexEarn, eligible colleagues get access to a portion of their pay as soon as they've earned it – rather than having to wait for payday.* It's a simple, flexible way to manage money, and it's already making a real difference to people across the organisation.

What is FlexEarn?

FlexEarn is a financial wellbeing tool that gives people the option to access some of their earned pay early – based on hours they’ve already worked and had approved.

It's not a loan or credit. There's no interest, no hidden fees. Just early access to money that's already been earned.

So when something unexpected comes up – like a car repair, a household bill, or just getting through a particularly long month – there's a little more breathing room.

Choosing to work for WCL over an agency

We know agency work can offer flexibility – especially when it comes to picking up shifts that suit your schedule. But for those looking for a bit more consistency and access to staff benefits, working bank shifts directly with WCL could be a more rewarding option.

Even on a bank contract, WCL bank staff can access FlexEarn. That means once your hours are submitted and approved, you can withdraw a portion of your earnings, without having to wait for payday.

It’s a positive change that can offer more freedom and peace of mind – especially when life throws something unexpected your way.

Why it matters

We all know that life doesn’t always go to plan. And when costs pop up out of the blue, waiting for payday can add extra stress.

By offering early access to earned pay, FlexEarn helps ease that pressure. It’s about supporting financial wellbeing – and giving people the flexibility to manage money in way that works for them.

Less worry. More control. And a stronger sense of stability.

Bringing our values to life

FlexEarn is just one of the ways we’re putting our values into practice.

It reflects a culture of trust, empowerment, and genuine support – where team members feel cared for, listened to, and in control.

Because when people feel valued and supported – they thrive. And when our team thrives, so does the care we deliver.

More than just a job

Whether you’re a support worker, team leader, part of our kitchen or admin teams, or working in a flexible bank role – FlexEarn is just one of the many ways we’re making life that little bit easier.

It’s part of a wider package of benefits designed to help our team feel their best – at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

At We Change Lives, we’re proud to be doing things differently – creating careers in care that are built around real people, real lives, and real support.

And if you're looking for a role where your wellbeing matters just as much as the people you care for – we'd love to hear from you.

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*A quick note: At the moment, FlexEarn is available to most of our staff (dependent on the role and contract type). We're continuing to explore how we can make this benefit more widely available in future.