Female Support Worker

Job Title: Female Personal Assistant / Support Worker

Location: Leigh / Lowton, WN7

Job Type: Permanent – 36 hours per week

Pay: £14.50 per hour

Shift & Schedule: Day shifts across a maximum of 4 days per week, including some weekends

Typical Shifts: 8:00am–4:00pm / 8:00am–6:00pm

Driver: Full UK Manual Driving Licence essential

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Female Personal Assistant / Support Worker to join a small, established team supporting a 39-year-old woman in her own home and out in the community.

This is a varied and rewarding role supporting someone with epilepsy, sensory needs and non-verbal communication to live an active, fulfilling and independent life.

Our client has a real passion for art, poetry, yoga, museums, galleries, National Trust visits, nature walks, swimming, the gym, theatre, cinema and trips away. We are therefore looking for someone energetic, engaging and genuinely interested in building a long-term relationship with her.

For this role, personality and compatibility are just as important as previous care experience.

Salary & Benefits:

£14.50 per hour

Permanent 36-hour contract

5.6 weeks annual leave

Fortnightly pay

Maximum 4 working days per week

Rota provided approximately one month in advance

Full client-specific training provided

Client vehicle provided for community activities

Activity and entry costs covered while supporting the client

Join an incredibly stable PA team, with several members having supported the client for over 10 years

Varied role with regular activities, days out and new experiencesClient & Role:

Supporting a 39-year-old woman with epilepsy and sensory needs

Supporting communication through typing and other communication aids

Personal care including showering and toileting

Medication administration

Recognising and responding to the client's individual seizure presentation

Supporting safe food preparation and mealtimes

Community support is provided on a 2:1 basis

Encouraging an active lifestyle and meaningful activities

Driving the client's manual Ford Kuga when accessing the community

Working alongside an experienced and long-standing PA team

No hoisting required – the client is fully mobile

Day shifts initially, with the possibility of some night support in the future once fully trained and confidentSuccessful Applicant:

Female Personal Assistant / Support Worker required

Full UK Manual Driving Licence essential

Calm, patient and confident under pressure

Active and comfortable walking for extended periods

Excellent communication skills

Comfortable providing personal care and medication support

Reliable and genuinely looking for a long-term permanent role

Able to work some weekends as part of the rota

Non-smoker / non-vaper

Previous experience in care, epilepsy or complex care is desirable but not essential for the right person

Willing to learn – full in-house training is provided around epilepsy, communication and sensory needsThis is an excellent opportunity for somebody who wants more than a traditional care role. No two days are exactly the same, and the successful PA will have the opportunity to build a genuine relationship with the client while supporting her to enjoy new experiences, remain active and get the most from everyday life.

Apply today if you're compassionate, energetic and looking for a rewarding long-term role where your personality and approach can make a genuine difference