Support Worker
| Posting date: | 19 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | up to £11.44 per hour, sleep rate £75.00 depending upon experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 May 2024 |
| Location: | Wigan, WN1 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | My Life Legacy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PA53 |
Summary
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.
This role will be two day 12 hour day shifts 9am - 9pm, plus 1 sleep.
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.
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.
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.
This role will be two day 12 hour day shifts 9am - 9pm, plus 1 sleep.
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.
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.