Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Hours: Full-Time / Part-Time
Salary: Up to £12.85 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent
Are you looking for a fulfilling and meaningful support role where you can truly make a difference? My Life is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker / Personal Assistant to join 30 year-old *William’s team to ensure he lives his best life!
*Name changed for confidentiality
Join My Life’s Inspirational Team: Make a Real Difference with Us!
At My Life, we’re all about making a real difference in people's lives through our passionate and inspirational teams. Here, you won't just be working a job; you'll be contributing to meaningful community-based work that positively impacts lives every day.
My Life was established in 2012 as a result of a group of people with disabilities and their families wanting something different to traditional types of health/social care services and wanting more choice and control over their own lives. We pride ourselves on being a unique service. We offer personalised support to a diverse range of individuals living in their own homes. Each person has their own dedicated team, delivering support that’s tailored specifically to their needs and preferences. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach—it's about making sense for them and making a difference.
Meet *William
*William is a fun-loving, loyal, and sensory motivated 30-year-old Autistic man, who is very close to his family and enjoys an active, engaging lifestyle.
About the Role:
As a Support Worker / Personal Assistant, you’ll be supporting *William in his daily life and activities, both at home and in the community. You’ll help him achieve his goals, stay engaged, and enjoy the things he loves.
Key Responsibilities:
• Daily Living Support: Assisting *William with everyday routines, ensuring his wellbeing and comfort.
• Personalised Support: Providing specialist support tailored to *William and his individual needs.
• Supporting Sensory Activities: Supporting sensory-driven activities such as crafting, swimming, and nature walks.
• Encouraging Independence: Encouraging *William’s independence and supporting him in making his own decisions about daily life.
• The Great Outdoors: Helping *William explore the outdoors, whether it’s through climbing or spending time with animals.
About You:
• Compassionate, patient, and reliable: You are enthusiastic about helping *William live life his way.
• Respectful of Independence: You can empower *William to make his own choices while offering support when needed.
• Fun-loving with a great sense of humour: *William thrives on laughter and would love a support worker who share in his joy.
• Experience (Preferred but Not Required): Whether you’ve worked in care or not, a great attitude and willingness to learn are what matter most.
• Driver’s License (Preferred): A license would be helpful for taking *William on outings and helping him stay engaged in the community.
Rewards and Benefits
• Competitive pay - based on experience.
• Hours: Opportunities for full-time, part-time or Bank shifts.
• Training and Development: Comprehensive training provided, with ongoing support to help you grow in your role.
• Supportive Work Environment: Join a dedicated team that values teamwork, respect, and empathy.
• Career Progression: Opportunities to advance within My Life Legacy.
• Blue Light Card – offering hundreds of discounts
• £250 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
Why This Role?
If you’re looking for a meaningful role where you can make a real difference, support independence, and join a team that values laughter and creativity, apply now to be part of *William’s team!
Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.
My Life Legacy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Those working for My Life will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS and/or provide police checks from other countries, where appropriate. My Life is an equal opportunities employer.
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