Vacancy Details

Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Lancashire
Hours: Part-time / Full-time
Salary: Up to £15.50 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking Support Workers / Personal Assistants to provide essential cover for community-based locations, including Wigan, Chorley, Preston, Bury, and surrounding areas. Whether it’s to cover sickness, annual leave, or other temporary absences, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring continuity of care for those who need it most.

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.

About the Role:

As a Peri Support Worker / Personal Assistant, you will be stepping into different environments to provide support for individuals with varying needs, including complex health needs, mental health conditions, autism spectrum disorder and behaviours that challenge.

Key Responsibilities:

* Delivering high-quality, compassionate care and support tailored to
each individual
* Assisting with daily living tasks, personal care, and promoting
independence
* Supporting individuals with managing challenging behaviours and
complex health conditions
* Encouraging social inclusion, building relationships, and improving
quality of life
* Providing cover during sickness, annual leave, and other periods of
absence

About You:

* A compassionate, patient, and flexible approach to care
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
* A commitment to ensuring the best outcomes for those you support
* Previous experience in supporting individuals with complex care needs,
mental health, autism, and behaviours that challenge
* A valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle (as travel between
various locations is essential)

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 a motivated and compassionate individual who enjoys variety in your work and has the skills to support individuals with complex care needs, we’d love to hear from you.

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.