Are you an experienced Support Worker / Personal Assistant looking for a new role that is rewarding and provides a sense of satisfaction? Would you like to provide support to a lady in her home and able to work waking nights? If the answer to these questions is 'yes', then a role with My Life Legacy could be for you
About us
My Life is a highly respected charity and we are currently seeking an experienced Support Worker / Personal Assistant to join a team of Community based staff in Hindley to work on Waking Nights. 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. My Life currently provides care and support to a growing number of individuals who have complex health and social care needs across the Northwest of England. Our staff are integral to the success of the charity as they are the ones making a real difference to people's lives.
Your Responsibilities
This role will be as a Support Worker / Personal Assistant for a young lady with a beautiful smile and a love of animals. She loves horses and going out into nature. She is a wheelchair user, she has epilepsy and she communicates with verbal gestures and facial expressions. She lives in her own home supported by an established team who currently provide care for her on a 2:1 basis during the day and 1:1 during the night. As an integral part of this friendly team, you will work through the night to ensure that personal care is provided in a respectful manner, that this lady's support requirements are delivered in accordance with her healthcare plan and that her health, independence and wellbeing are prioritised.
Shift pattern:
* Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
* Friday, Saturday and Sunday
What you'll need to Succeed
You will be an experienced Support Worker / Personal Assistant with a positive and proactive approach to care. You will be a self-motivated, team player who has the ability to use initiative whilst being sensitive to the needs of others. You will also hold a full driving licence.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of those you are supporting in the local community whilst benefiting from the following:-
* Competitive pay.
* Hours: Opportunities for full-time or part-time.
* 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
* £450 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme
The salary will be £12.21 per hour (dependent upon on experience) plus a competitive benefits package.
To apply you must be eligible to work in the UK and meet all national safeguarding criteria. My Life 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.
Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Work Location: In person