Job Description

If you are people focused, enthusiastic and a team player with experience working as a Support Worker, then My Life Legacy would love to hear from you.

About us

My Life Legacy is a highly respected local charity. 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 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, in return we put significant investment in our employees.

Your Responsibilities

As a Support Worker in Life Opportunities at Leigh, you will provide support for My Life members and families with their everyday experiences at My Life. This will be meaningful person-centred activities for all ages and abilities from art, music, dance, sports and more! Our activities take place at our site at Leigh Sports Village, with state-of-the-art facilities. Drivers are preferable.

What you'll need to Succeed

In order to succeed, you will have experience of working in a similar role, working with young people and/or vulnerable adults on a 1:1 basis. You will have experience with complex LD and Autism and you will be a highly motivated and inspirational individual with the ability to work with a range of people.

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 will be 12.21 per hour, depending upon experience, 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme
Shift:

8 hour shift Day shift
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SW14