Job title: Support Worker
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester
Salary: Up to £13.46 per hour
Hours: Full-Time / Part-Time
Contract type: Permanent

My Life is currently looking for a kind, patient and reliable Support Worker / Personal Assistant to join our team in Bury. You’ll be supporting Charlie*, a friendly gentleman who loves the outdoors – especially fishing, which is one of his favourite pastimes.

If you enjoy spending time by the water, have a calm and supportive nature, and are looking to make a real difference in someone’s life, this could be the perfect role for you.

*Name changed for confidentiality

Meet Charlie

Charlie enjoys a routine, being outdoors, and building trusting relationships with those around him. He’s looking for someone who can support him in a calm and respectful way – someone who will take the time to get to know him, understand his needs, and share in the things he enjoys (especially fishing).

 

As Support Worker / Personal Assistant, you will support a 33-year-old male with Autism who is supported by staff on a 2:1 basis during the day and 1:1 overnight. You’ll work closely with him and his support network, focusing on promoting his well-being, fostering skills, and enhancing his sense of community.

Key Responsibilities:

    • Daily Living Support: Support Charlie with daily activities.
    • Community Adventures: Accompany Charlie on outings – hiking and especially fishing, this is his greatest passion.
    • Skill Building & Independence: Work alongside Charlie to develop life skills that boost his confidence and self-sufficiency
    • Be a Friendly Confidant: Build a genuine connection with Charlie, providing companionship, encouragement and positivity every day.
    • Health & Well-being Monitoring: Look out for Charlie’s safety, well-being, and overall happiness, always keeping communication open with his family and care team

About You

  • Calm & Patient: You approach challenges with understanding and a steady mindset.
  • Comfortable Outdoors: You’re happy to spend time outside, especially on fishing trips.
  • Experienced or keen to learn: You have experience supporting people with Autism, Learning Disabilities, and/or mental health needs, or you are eager to develop your skills.
  • Driver’s License is Required: For taking Charlie on outings and helping him stay engaged in the community.

Rewards and Benefits

    • Competitive pay – up to £37,000 per annum
    • Hours: Opportunities for full-time or part-time.12 hour shifts (8am – 8pm)
    • 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 – for you and the person who referred you
    • Employee Assistance Programme: Access to a range of services including legal advice, counselling and much more.
    • Birthday off
    • Enhanced rates for Christmas and New Year Bank Holidays
    • Free on-site parking

Why this role

If you think you’d be a great match for Charlie, we’d 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.

To find out more about this role please e-mail [email protected].

To apply, please complete the form on this page quoting the reference PA132