Vacancy Details

Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Standish, Wigan
Hours: Flexible
Salary: £12.82 per hour
Contract Type: Zero Hours

Are you looking for a flexible and rewarding role where you can support others, share your interests, and be part of a vibrant and creative environment? Join our team in Standish as a Support Worker and help individuals enjoy meaningful, engaging experiences while developing their life skills and independence.
Join My Life’s Inspirational Team: Make a Real Difference with Us!
At My Life, we are 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 at our Standish and Leigh sites and individuals living in their own homes. Each person has their own dedicated team, delivering support that is tailored specifically to their needs and preferences. This isn’t a one size fits all approach, it's about what makes sense for them and making a difference.

About the Role
My Life is looking for enthusiastic and reliable Support Workers to join our friendly team at our day provision service, Life Opportunities. This is a flexible role, where you can offer your availability and work on an ‘as and when needed’ basis, supporting individuals to access a wide range of engaging and meaningful activities and sessions.

What You Will Be Doing
As a Support Worker Based within a unique farm environment, you will be expected to work outdoors in all weather conditions. You will be supporting individuals with a wide range of needs, including those who may require personal care, behavioural support or communication assistance to take part in a variety of sessions designed to promote independence, creativity, wellbeing and life skills. These include (but are not limited to):
• Art and creative activities
• Fashion and textiles
• Animal care
• Horticulture and gardening
• Conservation tasks
• Cooking and life skills
• Dance and movement
• Yoga and wellbeing sessions

You will play a key role in creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where individuals feel empowered to participate, learn new skills and enjoy their day.

Key Responsibilities
• Support individuals in group and one to one activities
• Encourage participation and build confidence
• Assist with personal care where required
• Work collaboratively with the wider team
• Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of all individuals
• Maintain accurate records where necessary

About You
• Caring, patient and positive attitude
• Flexible and reliable, with good availability
• Passionate about supporting others to achieve their potential
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Experience in care/support work is desirable but not essential (full training provided)

Rewards and Benefits
• Competitive pay.
• Hours: Zero hour contract to suit.
• Training and Development: Comprehensive training provided, with ongoing support to help you grow in your role.
• Career Progression: Opportunities to advance within My Life Legacy.
• Supportive Work Environment: Join a dedicated team that values teamwork, respect and empathy.
• Blue Light Card – offering hundreds of discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme – Access to a range of services including legal advice, counselling and much more.
• Birthday off
• Free on-site parking
• £250 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme – for you and the person who referred you.

Why This Role?
If you are looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and you can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you!
Visa sponsorship is not available for this vacancy. You must already have permission to work in the UK.
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.