Join our team | My Life (2024)

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Jobs at My Life are exciting and highly rewarding. Work for us and you’ll become part of a great team of people, all with one aim in mind, to make life better for others.

Personal Assistant – Barnoldswick – Please provide your CV quoting reference PA66

Job description

Are you looking for a role that is rewarding and provides a sense of satisfaction? Are you looking for a unique and varied role? If the answer to these questions is ‘yes’, then a role at My Life could be for you!

About us

My Life is a charity providing individualised support to a wide range of people in the East Lancashire area. We are seeking an exceptional Personal Assistant / Support Worker to work alongside our team of registered nurses to provide personalised support to a young man with complex needs. The role will enable you to develop and learn a wide range of skills which will enable this young man to live the best life possible. From your perspective it will enhance your career as you will become fully versed in autism, epilepsy, learning difficulties and sensory needs. You must be responsive and empathic to the needs of this young man when he is both well and unwell, able to drive a reasonably sized specialist vehicle and be willing to learn and develop. We provide excellent terms and conditions for an outstanding individual.

What you’ll need to succeed

In order to succeed, you will be kind-hearted and fun to make a positive difference to this young man’s life, enhancing his day and enabling him to access the community. Ideally, you will have experience working as a Personal Assistant / Carer / Support Worker ideally with someone with epilepsy and/or autism and be able to support a person with health needs. If not, full training will be offered. You will be self-motivated, flexible and have the ability to use your own initiative whilst being caring and sensitive to the needs of others.

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 and the local community whilst benefiting from the following:-

Full induction/training
Paid shadowing with experienced staff members
Regular refresher training
On-going continuing personal development including gaining qualifications if you choose to
Blue Light Card offering hundreds of discounts
£200 refer a friend bonus scheme

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.

Personal Assistant – Burscough – Please provide your CV quoting reference PA70

Job description

Are you an experienced Personal Assistant / Support Worker looking for a new role that is rewarding and provides a sense of satisfaction? Would you like to provide support to a lady in the community to enable her to live life to the full? If the answer to these questions is ‘yes’, then a Personal Assistant / Support Worker 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 Personal Assistant / Support Worker to join an established team of staff working with our client in her lovely Burscough bungalow.

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

Let us introduce you to the wonderful *Rebecca! Rebecca loves telling jokes to make you laugh. She enjoys trips to the cinema and creating a splash at the local swimming baths. Do you enjoy a rollercoaster or two? Rebecca loves nothing more than a day out to Alton Towers (now wouldn’t that be fun?).

Your role as her Personal Assistant / Support Worker will be to assist her with household chores, with accessing the community, you will work with her to promote her independence and, as part of the My Life team, you will ensure that care and support is provided in a way that respects the individual.

*Name changed for confidentiality.

What you’ll need to Succeed

In order to succeed, you will be kind-hearted and interested in making a positive difference to this lady’s life. You will have experience working as a Personal Assistant / Support Worker and you will have supported people with autism, PDA and epilepsy. You will be self-motivated, flexible and have the ability to use your own initiative whilst being caring and sensitive to the needs of others. You will 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 young lady you will be supporting whilst benefiting from the following:-

Full induction/training
Paid shadowing with experienced staff members
Regular refresher training
On-going continuing personal development including gaining qualifications if you choose to
A regular shift pattern to include days and waking nights
Blue Light Card offering hundreds of discounts
£200 refer a friend bonus scheme

Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.

My Life is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect 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.

Personal Assistant – Accrington – Please provide your CV quoting reference PA69

Job description

My Life Legacy is seeking a highly skilled individual to be part of an established team supporting a young man with a Personal Health Budget in Oswaldtwistle. Leadership, Training and Support will be from our clinical team and this will be an excellent opportunity to advance your career in health and social care and gain the reward and recognition you deserve.

About us

My Life Legacy is a highly respected local charity as well as being innovators and ambassadors of Personal Health Budgets. Our employees stay with us and many move up the career ladder.

My Life Legacy 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 North West 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, in return we put significant investment in our employees.

Your Responsibilities

There is a Personal Assistant role available supporting a young man with Cerebral Palsy, he is a wheelchair user and requires full support to live his best life. He lives in his own home so your role will be to support him with all personal care, household chores, accessing his local community and attending events such as concerts and the theatre. He has a good sense of humour, a caring nature and an interest in Media, IT, Football and Film. As part of the My Life team, you will ensure that care is provided in a way that respects the individual and promotes their independence.

What you’ll need to Succeed

In order to succeed, you will be kind-hearted and interested in making a positive difference to this young man’s life, enabling him to access the community. You will have experience working as a Support Worker / Personal Assistant. You will be self-motivated, flexible and have the ability to use your own initiative whilst being caring and sensitive to the needs of others. You will hold a full driving licence and experience supporting people with a learning disability and with PEG feeding is desirable.

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:-

Full induction/training
Paid shadowing with experienced staff members
Regular refresher training
On-going continuing personal development including gaining qualifications if you choose to
Blue Light Card offering hundreds of discounts
£200 refer a friend bonus scheme

Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.

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.

Team Manager – Wigan – Please provide your CV quoting reference PATM05

Job description

Are you an experienced Team Manager / Care Co-ordinator looking for that next step in your career that is rewarding and provides a sense of satisfaction and a salary of up to £31,000per annum? If the answer to these questions is ‘yes’, then a role with My Life Legacy could be for you!

My Life Legacy is a registered charity, based in Standish, Nr Wigan, providing high quality person led community based service through My Life Support across the Northwest. We are looking for a Team Manager who has the ability to lead their team positively and monitor the overall well-being of those we support.

We are a very different kind of service in that we offer support for a wide range of individuals who live in their own homes, with their own team delivering support in a way that makes sense for them.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with experience or has been a Team Manager, who truly believes in personalised support for individuals to live in their own home with matched support, maximising their life opportunities to be the best they can be.

Your Responsibilities

As Team Manager you will be fundamental in the operational day to day running of your team including allocation of care staff, quality control, process/systems management, performance and people management. You will be responsible for the safe and secure delivery of care to our members, you will have knowledge of person-centred packages, developing individualised bespoke teams, have a strength based approach, be outcome focussed and be able to support and encourage staff to be the best they can be.

What you’ll need to Succeed

As this is a Team Manager role, you will ideally have experience in a similar position ensuring that the team are supported, ensuring continued communication, making sure assessments are made within the team and delegating tasks. You will also: –

have full responsibility for the management of all staff within the specific services agreed for the post
be supportive to clients and colleagues
demonstrate a flexible approach to work and be able to work flexible hours
show commitment to developing My Life Legacy
be able to work under pressure
be credible and have the knowledge, passion and purpose to empower others to carry out their role with confidence

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:-

Full induction/training
Paid shadowing with experienced staff members
Regular refresher training to ensure your upkeep of skills and knowledge
On-going continuing personal development
A set shift pattern

Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Registered Manager – Please provide your CV quoting reference RGM01 to hr@my-life.org.uk

Are you an experienced Registered Manager looking for a new challenge or that next step in your career that is rewarding and provides a sense of satisfaction and a salary of up to £42,000 per annum? If the answer to these questions is ‘yes’, then a role within My Life Support could be for you!

My Life Legacy is a registered charity, based in Standish, Nr Wigan, providing high quality person led community based service through My Life Support across the Northwest. We are looking for a Registered Manager who has the ability to lead and develop the service further supported by a Head of Service and Team Managers.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with experience or has been a Registered Manager, who truly believes in personalised support for individuals to live in their own home with matched support, maximising their life opportunities to be the best they can be.

This unique Registered Manager opportunity provides high quality mentoring to further develop skills and knowledge in:-

Supporting individuals in their own home.
Person Centred Support
Managing personal health budgets
Sourcing housing for those who need bespoke models.
Contributing skills and gifts to the community
Maximising an individual’s income.
Working with funders and commissioners.
To be part of the next stage of growth of the charity.

Your Responsibilities

As Registered Manager you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the department and ensure compliance with all regulations and you will also: –

Implement / update care plans, ensuring their individual needs are met and are current
Monitor the overall well-being of those we support, including their physical, emotional, and social needs
Maintain accurate records and reports regarding care/department operations
Supervise a team of Team Managers who oversee community packages of support and provide guidance and support as needed
Be part of My Life’s Senior Management Team working with the support of the Quality, Clinical, Safeguarding and HR teams.

What you need to Succeed

You will be a warm, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual who cares deeply about championing the rights and wellbeing of people
You will be committed to building a thriving community where everyone feels included, happy and empowered to live life to the full
Acting with integrity and to do the right thing whilst adhering to a consistent set of morals, values and principles
An excellent communicator and team player
Proven track record as a Registered Manager / Nominated Individual with CQC

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: –

Full induction/training
Paid shadowing with experienced staff members
Regular refresher training
On-going continuing personal development
A regular shift pattern
Blue Light Card offering hundreds of discounts
£200 refer a friend bonus scheme

We offer a competitive salary of up to £42,000, depending upon experience.

Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Respite Support Worker – Standish –Please provide your CV quoting reference CH03

Job description

Are you looking for a role that is rewarding and provides a sense of satisfaction? Are you looking to supplement your current income with some extra hours? Are you available in days, evenings, nights or weekends? If the answer to any of these questions is ‘yes’, then a role on at My Life Legacy could be for you!

About us

My Life is a highly respected charity and we are currently seeking Personal Assistants / Support Worker to join our Chalet staff at Standish. 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

The role of a Personal Assistant / Support Worker you will be working within the Chalets which offers respite support. My Life supports individuals with a wide range of complex conditions, mental health issues, learning difficulties and autism. As part of the My Life team, you will be carrying out all forms of care, whilst maintaining accurate records and confidentiality at all times. The role will also include respite support. You will also ensure that care is provided in a way that respects the individual and promotes their independence.

What you’ll need to succeed

In order to succeed, you will be kind hearted and interested in making a positive difference to someone’s life. Ideally you will have experience working as a Support Worker / Personal Assistant however this is desirable and not essential as full training will be provided. You will be self-motivated, flexible and have the ability to use your own initiative whilst being caring and sensitive to the needs of others. You must have a passion for providing personalised care and ideally, you will hold a full driving licence. Ideally you will be available to work days, evenings, nights and weekends. This particular role is working specifically with is us in respite care, therefore we are only looking to interview male applicants.

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 and the local community whilst benefiting from the following: –

Full induction/training
Paid shadowing with experienced staff members
Regular refresher training
On-going continuing personal development including gaining qualifications if you choose to
A regular shift pattern
Blue Light Card offering hundreds of discounts
£200 refer a friend bonus scheme

The salary on offer is up to £13.50 per hour (dependent upon experience) plus a competitive benefits package.

Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Personal Assistant – Accrington –Please provide your CV quoting reference PA67

Job description

Are you looking for a role that is rewarding and provides a sense of satisfaction? Are you looking for a unique and varied role? If the answer to these questions is ‘yes’, then a Personal Assistant / Carer / Support Worker role at My Life could be for you!

About us

My Life is a charity providing individualised support to a wide range of people in the North West of England. We are seeking an exceptional Personal Assistant / Carer / Support Worker to work alongside our team to provide personalised support to a young woman in Accrington. The role will enable you to develop and learn a wide range of skills which will enable this lady to live the best life possible.

What you’ll need to succeed

In order to succeed, you will be kind-hearted Personal Assistant / Carer / Support Worker and keen to make a positive difference to this young woman’s life, enhancing her day and enabling her to access the community. Ideally, you will have experience working as a Personal Assistant / Carer / Support Worker. You will be self-motivated, flexible and have the ability to use your own initiative whilst being caring and sensitive to the needs of others.You will need to 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 and the local community whilst benefiting from the following:-

Full induction/training
Paid shadowing with experienced staff members
Regular refresher training
On-going continuing personal development including gaining qualifications if you choose to
Blue Light Card offering hundreds of discounts
£200 refer a friend bonus scheme

The salary on offer will be up to £12.05 per hour (dependent upon experience) plus a competitive benefits package.

Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Personal Assistant – Preston –Please provide your CV quoting reference PA62

Job description

We are looking for enthusiastic, empathic, genuine and patient people to join our team, who are interested in making a difference to two adult young men’s lives.

As a team, we support two autistic twin men in their own home, using a range of research-based approaches, such as person centred therapy, elements of applied behaviour analysis, picture exchange communication systems and a low-arousal approach.

Duties

To assist in the design and implementation of therapeutic programmes.
To support the individual to be autonomous in self-care.
To monitor and take accurate data daily.
To support individuals during times of challenging behaviour.
To model best practice and professionalism at all times.
To support the individual in their domestic skills.
To attend mandatory training, supervision and team meetings.
To promote safeguarding and wellbeing for the individuals.
Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends and provide cover.
To work or be down for cover every other Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Eve.
To support the individual hiking, cycling and in other similar activities.
Other duties as required by your manager

Essential

Theminimum working hours per week are 15& there is a 6-week initial trial period to ensure compatibility/suitability.
A positive attitude!
To be flexible and take constructive feedback well, when engaging in reflective practice.
To be able to work overnights, weekends, Christmas period and be available for emergency cover.

Preferred

Hold a clean UK driving licence
Previous experience with LD’s/Autism would be helpful but not essential.

We are a flexible team and can offer hours to suit those with academic commitments

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: up to £14.42 per hour

Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Personal Assistant – Eccleston–Please provide your CV quoting reference PA60

Job description

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 young man in the community to enable him to live his life to the full? 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 a Specialist Support Worker to join our growing team of Community based staff in Chorley.

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 North West 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

You will be supporting a very sociable 26-year-old male with a learning disability who requires 2:1 support during the day and 1:1 support overnight. He lives in his own home and the role will include enabling him to maintain his active social life whilst adhering to an established routine of activities. This young man enjoys watching his favourite TV programmes, going to do his personal shopping, listening to music and attending concerts. As part of the My Life team, you will ensure that care is provided in a way that respects this young man and promotes his independence.

What you’ll need to Succeed

In order to succeed, you will ideally have experience with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and experience working with individuals with complex behavioural difficulties will also be highly advantageous. You will be a strong character, resilient, robust and really interested in supporting this individual in a way that makes him feel safe and fully secure. You will be self-motivated, flexible and have the ability to use your own initiative whilst being caring and sensitive to the needs of others. Ideally, you will have supported people with autism and/or a learning disability. You will 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 life of the young man you are supporting whilst benefiting from the following:-

Full induction/training
Paid shadowing with experienced staff members
Regular refresher training
On-going continuing personal development including gaining qualifications if you choose to
A regular shift pattern to include some weekends
Blue Light Card offering hundreds of discounts
£200 refer a friend bonus scheme

The salary on offer is up to £15.90 per hour (dependent upon experience) plus a competitive benefits package.

Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Support Worker – Bank – Please provide your CV quoting reference BK05

Job description

About us

My Life is a highly respected charity and we are currently seeking Personal Assistants / Support Worker to join our growing bank of Community based staff in the Wigan and surrounding areas. 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

The role of a Personal Assistant / Support Worker you will be working across a number of our community and site based teams and also offer respite support. My Life supports individuals with a wide range of complex conditions, mental health issues, learning difficulties and autism. As part of the My Life team, you will be carrying out all forms of care, whilst maintaining accurate records and confidentiality at all times. The role will also include respite support. You will also ensure that care is provided in a way that respects the individual and promotes their independence.

What you’ll need to succeed

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 and the local community whilst benefiting from the following: –

Full induction/training
Paid shadowing with experienced staff members
Regular refresher training
On-going continuing personal development including gaining qualifications if you choose to
A regular shift pattern
Blue Light Card offering hundreds of discounts
£200 refer a friend bonus scheme

Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Registered Nurse – Barnoldswick–Please provide your CV quoting reference RN06

Job description

About us

My Life is a highly respected charity and we are currently seeking qualified Nurses to join our growing team near Colne and surrounding areas. 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 care needs across the North West 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.

Responsibilities

There is a part-time role available, for a Registered Nurse, supporting a young man with complex epilepsy who lives with his Mum and Dad. The role will involve working with a Personal Assistant supporting him at home with appropriate activities, taking him out and about in the community and generally keeping him healthy, safe and well. As part of the My Life team, you will ensure that care is provided in a way that respects the individual and promotes their independence.

What you’ll need to succeed

In order to succeed, you will be a Registered Nurse with a Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Degree in Nursing. You will ideally, also have experience of working with individuals who have complex medical conditions, epilepsy mental health issues and/or learning disabilities. You will be self-motivated, flexible, have the ability to use your own initiative whilst being caring and sensitive to the needs of others. You must have a passion for providing personalised care and ideally, you will 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 and the local community whilst benefiting from the following:-

Full induction/training
Paid shadowing with experienced staff members
Regular refresher training
On-going continuing personal development including gaining qualifications if you choose to
Up to 12 hour shifts
Blue Light Card offering hundreds of discounts
£200 refer a friend bonus scheme

Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Personal Assistant – Bury–Please provide your CV quoting reference PA58

Job description

Are you an experienced Personal Assistant / Support Worker looking for a new role that is rewarding and provides a sense of satisfaction? Would you like to provide support to a young boy to enable his to live life to the full? If the answer to these questions are ‘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 Personal Assistant / Support Worker to work with our young client in his home in Bury. 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/or 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.

What you’ll need to Succeed

In order to succeed, you will be kind-hearted and interested in making a positive difference to this young boy’s life. You will have experience working as a Personal Assistant and/or Support Worker and you will have supported young people with a range of support needs. You will be self-motivated, flexible and have the ability to use your own initiative whilst being caring and sensitive to the needs of others. Ideally you will be experienced in supporting people who are PEG fed but full training will be given. You will hold a full driving licence.

The role will be to provide support from Monday to Friday and an 8 hour shift every other Saturday. As part of the My Life team, you will ensure that care is provided in a way that respects this young person and promotes his independence.

What you’ll get in return

In return, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the young boy you will be supporting whilst benefiting from the following:-

Full induction/training
Paid shadowing with experienced staff members
Regular refresher training
On-going continuing personal development including gaining qualifications if you choose to
A regular shift pattern
Blue Light Card offering hundreds of discounts
£200 refer a friend bonus scheme

You will be paid up to between £14.00 to £15.12 per hour depending upon experience.

Support Worker – Chorley–Please provide your CV quoting reference SSW05 to hr@my-life.org.uk

Job description

Are you an experienced Support Worker / Personal Assistant looking for a new challenge or that next step in your career that is rewarding and provides a sense of satisfaction? If the answer to these questions is ‘yes’, then a Support Worker / Personal Assistant role within My Life Legacy’s Peripatetic Team could be for you!

About us

My Life is a highly respected charity, and we are currently seeking a Support Worker / Personal Assistant to join our growing team of Community based staff in the North West. 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 Lancashire. 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

As Support Worker / Personal Assistant within our Peripatetic Team you will be working across a number of our community and site based teams. You will be an experienced Support Worker / Personal Assistant and you will have supported people with Autism, Learning Difficulties, Mental Health issues and / or people with physical disabilities. Ideally you will have some experience of healthcare tasks such as PEG feeding and be medication trained but full training will be given. Fundamentally, you will be working with existing teams on shift to deliver support as well as carrying out care audits, delivering training and being part of the quality control team to ensure systems/processes are followed and care delivered to the requisite high standard.

What you’ll need to Succeed

You will be an experienced Support Worker / Personal Assistant and a self-starter who is committed to delivering positive person-centred care. You will demonstrate a flexible approach to work and be available to work 12 hour shifts. You will be kind, compassionate and able to support both clients and colleagues in a variety of settings. You will be credible and have the knowledge, passion and purpose to work with and empower others to carry out their role with confidence, you will 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:-

Full induction/training
Paid shadowing with experienced staff members
Regular refresher training
On-going continuing personal development including gaining qualifications if you choose to
A regular shift pattern
Blue Light Card offering hundreds of discounts
£200 refer a friend bonus scheme

Personal Assistant – Whelley–Please provide your CV quoting reference PA53 tohr@my-life.org.uk

Job description

Are you an experienced carer looking for a new role that is rewarding and provides a sense of satisfaction? Would you like to provide support to a lady in the community to enable her to live life to the full? 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 Personal Assistant to join our growing team of Personal Assistants based in Wigan. 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 North West 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

There is a Personal Assistant / Support Worker role available supporting a lady who lives in her own home. This lady requires full support at home and she enjoys clothes and food shopping, music and wants to access the community and promote her independence. As part of the My Life team, you will ensure that care is provided in a way that respects the individual.

What you’ll need to succeed

In order to succeed, you will be kind-hearted and interested in making a positive difference to this lady’s life. You will have experience working as a Support Worker / Personal Assistant. You will be self-motivated, flexible and have the ability to use your own initiative whilst being caring and sensitive to the needs of others. You will 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:-

* Full induction/training

* Paid shadowing with experienced staff members

* Regular refresher training

* On-going continuing personal development including gaining qualifications if you choose to

* Full and part time contracts to suit

* Blue Light Card offering hundreds of discounts

* £200 refer a friend bonus scheme

The salary will be up to £11.44 per hour, sleep rate £75.00, plus a competitive benefits package.

Can’t find a position that suits you?

We’re always interested to hear from people who would like to work for us.

Whoever you are, whatever your skills, please get in touch by emailing hr@my-life.org.uk