Female Support Worker

Priority Recruitment; Leigh; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks annual leave

Fortnightly pay

Client vehicle provided for community

Full client-specific training

Stable PA team with long tenure

Job summary

Priority Recruitment is seeking a Female Personal Assistant / Support Worker in Leigh to support a 39-year-old woman with epilepsy and sensory needs. The role involves personal care, medication support and helping the client stay active and engaged in the community.

It is a permanent 36-hour contract with day shifts across up to four days per week, some weekends, and full client-specific training provided. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, patient and confident under pressure.
• Active and comfortable walking for extended periods.
• Willing to learn epilepsy, sensory needs and related training.
• Must be able to provide personal care and medication support.

Responsibilities

• Support a 39-year-old woman with epilepsy and sensory needs in her home and community.
• Provide personal care including showering and toileting, and assist with medication.
• Assist with communication through typing and aids; encourage an active lifestyle.
• Drive the client’s Ford Kuga for community activities as required.
• Work as part of a long-standing PA team with training provided.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Excellent communication

Calm under pressure

Active and patient

Reliable and long-term interest

Job description

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 experiences

Client & 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 confident

Successful 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 needs

This 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.