Support staff roles available

Looking for a fulfilling job?

We’re recruiting an amazing group of people to support individuals across health, care and education across East Lancashire, as well as at our sites in Standish and Leigh and out in the community.

With full training, a salary, guaranteed hours and continual professional development, we’ll match you into a job that uses your skills, gifts and talents.

Register for My Life’s virtual introductory session to our FREE Pathways to Employment course.

Join our team on Microsoft Teams, on either Tuesday 8th or Thursday 10th September, from 7pm until 8.30pm. Don’t worry about the technology – we’ll help.

We’ll explain about the recruitment process involving free training and coaching into a job that you’ll love. If we think you have what it takes, you’ll attend our FREE three-day virtual training course.

What people say who have attended the course:

“I’ve never felt so enthused about working for a company as I do about My Life.”

“I can’t recommend it enough if you want to change your life by possibly changing someone else’s.”

“I would recommend this course to anyone seeking employment in the care sector.”

“Some lovely people work at My Life. I hope these courses continue to be available and benefit more people.”

Places are subject to availability, so register now or find out more on 01942 233422 or email hr@my-life.org.uk.

Paid for workshop facilitator roles available

What’s your skill? Could you share it with others?

We’re looking for people to deliver fun and exciting workshops for a range of people with different needs. You could be an entertainer, fitness expert, artist, chef, baker, crafter, florist, screen printer, woodworker, potter, sewer, musician, singer, horticulturist, up-cycler, bicycle repair specialist or – you tell us!

From one off to regular sessions, you’ll be working at our wonderful site with fabulous facilities at Thompson House Equestrian Centre in Standish and potentially across other locations, including conferences and events (as and when larger gatherings are allowed).

What some of our current facilitators say:

“I really enjoy my job and get a lot of satisfaction from it, leading the dog walks with My Life members, providing dogs for dog therapy. Coming to work, making a difference to others’ lives and seeing them smile makes my day.” Louise Southern, Dog Grooming and ‘Doggy Day Care’ Facilitator

“You really get a buzz from seeing the benefits that people receive when you guide them through positive movement, breathwork, meditation and relaxation. It’s a way for them to hold a safe space away from the chaos of everyday life.” Tiffany Whitter, Yoga Facilitator

Confidence and energy are more important than experience – we welcome people with a talent to share it with others.

Interested? For more information call 01942 233422 or email hr@my-life.org.uk.

Please note, photographs were taken prior to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Thank you

We’d like to say a big thank you to you for your continued support as we work hard to do all that we can to support our members, students, their families and the wider community during what has been a difficult time for many.

Care of our members, staff and visitors is paramount

We are dedicated to the care of everybody who visits our sites and the families we support in the community. We’re closely following government guidelines, with all staff and volunteers now wearing face masks on site and continued additional measures, including social distancing and stringent cleaning processes, including regular hand washing, in place. We know each member well and will carry this out with the utmost care for their emotional wellbeing.

Track and Trace forms

In line with government guidelines, we are now also asking everyone who accesses our sites to fill in a Track and Trace form.

We will keep the data provided for 21 days as part of the Track and Trace requirements and it will all be stored and processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation.  We will provide NHS Test and Trace with this data, should we be asked to do so. 

This will help NHS Test and Trace to contain any potential clusters or outbreaks, crucial to reducing the spread of COVID-19, avoiding the reintroduction of lockdown measures and supporting the country to return to a more normal way of life.

Please speak to us

We realise that this is a new situation for everybody. Please do feel free to ask us any questions by calling 01257 472900, 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, or by emailing info@my-life.org.uk.

Our services

With regard to our services, we continue to make decisions based on guidance from the government and the local authority, as well as considering the specific needs of each individual concerned.

My Life Support

Thanks to their ongoing commitment, My Life Support staff are working with all our families to keep support within people’s homes, regardless of the current situation.

My Life Learning

Following a risk assessment with students’ parents, we are pleased to be gradually welcoming our students back, beginning with reduced days on site.

Day Opportunities

Day Opportunities remains open, however, many members’ families have made the decision that they should remain at home. We have received guidance from the Director of Public Health for Wigan advising that this should remain the situation for the present time.

Advocacy

We are continuing to support people through our Advocacy service, although face to face meetings are not possible at the moment.

The Stable Door Café

The Stable Door Café is providing delicious homemade food, cakes and sweet treats through our take away service. Delivery is also available for those self isolating within a two mile radius. 

Looking to the future…

We understand that some of our families feel apprehensive about the easing of the lockdown and that they may want to take their time to prepare to mix with their communities.

We have been thinking very hard about the best way to do this and have been listening to everyone so we can give people a wide variety of options to choose from, whilst adhering to government guidelines.  This is a changing situation and we will continue to communicate with our families as the government issues new information concerning each of our services.

Thank you once again.

The My Life Team

We’re delighted to announce that The Stable Door Cafe is re-opening this Wednesday 8th July!

We’re really looking forward to welcoming our first customers back and are closely following government guidelines to care for staff and customers alike.

With hand sanitizer, a one-way system, regular cleaning in process and tables limited to a maximum 4 people, you can once again enjoy our delicious home cooked, locally sourced dishes! We can only take table bookings in advance, so please make sure that you give us a call.

Take a look at our menu here.

We’re also offering takeaway. Simply ring in your order and we will bring it out to your car.

With profits reinvested into the work of My Life, you’ll be supporting the important work that we do too.  

We’re open Wednesday to Sunday, 9am-4pm at My Life, Thompson House Equestrian Centre, Standish, call 01257 676 076 today. We look forward to welcoming you back!

We have been working hard throughout the pandemic, to do all that we can to support our members, students, their families and the wider community during what has been a difficult time for many.

A big thank you

We would like to say thank you to everyone for your continued support. These may have been hard times, but we truly have seen the very best in people.

From a simple smile to brighten our day, to sewing 1000 gowns for PPE for Wigan hospital, picking up and delivering prescriptions, supporting people in their own homes, getting our site ready for when everyone returns and much more, this period has cemented what we all believe, that together we are better and ultimately, kindness is all that matters.

Where we are at the moment…

We continue to make decisions based on guidance from the government and the local authority, as well as considering the specific needs of each individual concerned.

My Life Support

Thanks to their ongoing commitment, My Life Support staff are working with all our families to keep support within people’s homes, regardless of the current situation.

My Life Learning

Following a risk assessment with students’ parents, we are pleased to be gradually welcoming our students back, beginning with reduced days on site.

Day Opportunities

Day Opportunities remains open, however, many members’ families have made the decision that they should remain at home. We have received guidance from the Director of Public Health for Wigan advising that this should remain the situation for the present time.

Advocacy

We are continuing to support people through our Advocacy service, although face to face meetings are not possible at the moment.

The Stable Door Café

The Stable Door Café is now back open to the public, providing delicious homemade food, cakes and sweet treats. Delivery is also available when customers book ahead. We’re closely following government guidelines to care for everyone, with hand sanitizer, a one-way system, regular cleaning in process and tables limited to a maximum 4 people, bookings only.

Looking to the future…

We understand that some of our families feel apprehensive about the easing of the lockdown and that they may want to take their time to prepare to mix with their communities.

We have been thinking very hard about the best way to do this and have been listening to everyone so we can give people a wide variety of options to choose from, whilst adhering to government guidelines.  This is a changing situation and we will continue to communicate with our families as the government issues new information on the re-opening of each of our services.

Visitors to our sites

In line with government guidelines, we are now asking everyone who accesses our sites to fill in a Track and Trace form.

We will retain the data provided for 21 days as part of the Track and Trace requirements and all information will be stored and processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation.

My Life will also provide NHS Test and Trace with this data, should we as an organisation be requested to do so.

This will help NHS Test and Trace to contain any potential clusters or outbreaks, crucial to reducing the spread of COVID-19, avoiding the reintroduction of lockdown measures and supporting the country to return to a more normal way of life.

If anyone has any queries or questions relating to this or any other issue we can be contacted 9-5 Monday-Friday on 01257 472900 or info@my-life.org.uk.

Parents often need more support and guidance to empower them when asking/fighting for help for their children.

Our own founder and CEO Caroline Tomlinson is taking part in ‘Parent Talks,’ a series of online pre-recorded talks for parents and carers of children with SEND, that you can watch whenever you need, as much as you want.

You can rewind, fast forward and pause the talks and will be able to download the all of the really useful presentations and handouts.

The first six talks are available from the 26th June and the remaining six will be released two weeks later.

Subjects include: 

• Thinking about the future, from housing, finance, and getting good support, to planning the inevitable
• Person Centred Intervention Planning: ‘What’s this all about’?
• Supporting transition back to school post-closure
• Making autism easier to understand by bringing the sensory experience to life and supporting your child with the 3 C Pathway

To find out more, visit the Parent Talks website here or download the programme here.

Do what matters and love what you do, as a Personal Assistant or member of Support Staff for My Life! 

We are currently recruiting for highly experienced Personal Assistants and Support Staff to work with individuals with complex needs and autism.

These roles are exciting and highly rewarding. You’ll be working as part of a great team of people, including a wider professional team who will train, support and guide you.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to expand their knowledge, further their experience and career.

We’re looking for applicants who:

• Have experience working with individuals who don’t use words to speak, but communicate differently and who may at times challenge
• Will be able to think in a creative way and develop positive relationships with the person they support
• Are confident driving and ideally enjoy swimming, animals and walking

Critically, you will need to be a good match to the team. In return, we offer person centred training, the opportunity to take further qualifications and an excellent hourly rate.

We are interviewing in person, whilst respecting social distancing.

For more details please contact HR@my-life.org.uk or call 01942 233422 with a full CV.