Vacancy Details

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
* £250 refer a friend bonus scheme

The salary on offer is up to £15.90 per hour (dependent upon 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.