Support Worker/Personal Assistant

Northern Case Management (ncm); Bury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Case Management (NCM) in the UK is seeking a Support Worker/Personal Assistant to help a Cerebral Palsy client maintain independence. You will drive an adapted vehicle, work flexibly across life activities, and support the client at home and in the community.

You'll join a small, dedicated team and deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care while developing your skills through varied responsibilities, conferences, and community activities. DBS checks and a positive attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Full clean UK driving licence required.
• Genuine interest in providing person-centred care.
• Experience with cerebral palsy or brain injury is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop in role.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support client to maintain independence and participate in daily activities.
• Transport client to and from work, community activities and appointments.
• Deliver high quality, person-centred care within client’s home and settings.
• Work as part of a team, able to adapt to varying duties and schedules.

Skills

Full clean driving licence

Person-centred care

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Willingness to learn

Flexible and reliable

Job description

I am a 33-year-old man with cerebral palsy, and I am looking for a Support Worker/Personal Assistant to join my small team of carers and help me maintain my independence and continue living life to the fullest. I live with my family in an adapted home in the beautiful village of Hawkshaw, Bury. I am an active, sociable, and ambitious person, and I never let my disability define who I am or limit what I want to achieve. I enjoy learning new things, challenging myself, and making the most of every opportunity that comes my way. I use an Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) device to support my communication, and this enables me to express my thoughts, feelings, and ideas effectively. Communication is a huge part of my life and career. Professionally, I work with schools, providing support and mentoring around communication systems. I am also regularly invited to speak at national and international conferences, sharing my experiences and expertise with a wide range of audiences. Outside of work, I lead a busy and varied life. I enjoy keeping fit and take part in a range of activities including physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, horse riding, boccia, drama, wheelchair football, educational courses, and social events. I also enjoy planning trips, meeting new people, and being involved in my local community. Because of my active lifestyle, I am looking for someone who is much more than a carer. I need a person who is confident, adaptable, motivated, and willing to get involved in all aspects of my life. One day you might be supporting me to deliver a presentation at a conference, and the next you could be accompanying me to a football session, theatre group, or community activity. A full driving licence is essential, as you will be required to drive my adapted vehicle. Above all, I am looking for someone who is reliable, flexible, has a good sense of humour, and genuinely believes in promoting independence and person-centred support. While experience can be helpful, I value personality, confidence, initiative, and a positive attitude far more than qualifications. I need someone who can adapt their approach to different situations and provide the right level of support, enabling me to achieve my goals and be the best version of myself. If you are looking for a rewarding, varied, and genuinely unique role where no two days are the same, I would love to hear from you.

What you will be working

• Part-time and full-time positions available. Shifts include long days and sleep-ins, typically between 8:00am and 8:00pm and 8:00pm and 8:00am, Monday to Friday. Candidates must be flexible and willing to provide cover for annual leave and sickness when required.
• Rates of pay. £15.57 weekday rate; £16.11 weekend rate; Sleep in rates from 10 pm to 7 am are as follows £114.39 sleep rate weekday, £137.27 weekend sleep rate.

What you will be doing

A motivated and enthusiastic male or female required, with a commitment to promoting and maintaining an independent lifestyle for an individual with Cerebral Palsy. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills whilst delivering care to an individual in their own and family home Undertaking a range of duties to support the client, you will work closely with the other team members to provide the highest standards of health care. To facilitate the client with his activities of daily living, support him with community activities, therapy and his job role which involves mentoring AAC users, giving presentations or attending conferences., Northern Case Management (NCM) was established in 1997 to provide support to people with acquired neurological damage (i.e., brain and spinal cord injury) and empower them to develop their full potential and enrich their lifestyle through providing a comprehensive client focused service. NCM work closely with the client and their family or representative to provide tailored support packages for clients in their own homes. We want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

We are seeking highly motivated, reliable, and proactive Support Workers/Personal Assistants to join our established team of carers in the Bury area. We have a range of part-time and full-time opportunities available. Shifts include long days and sleep-ins, typically working 8:00am to 8:00pm and 8:00pm to 8:00am, Monday to Friday. Successful candidates will be compassionate, flexible, and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support. Flexibility is essential, as staff will be expected to provide cover for annual leave and sickness when required. Applicants must hold a full, clean UK driving licence and be confident, competent drivers, as the role involves transporting the client to and from work, community activities, appointments, and conferences. The ability to drive safely and support the client to access a wide range of opportunities within the community is an essential requirement of the role., The post requires that you work independently and as part of a team, to a great extent. The post therefore requires that you work and conduct yourself in a manner that is acceptable to the employer. Reliability, integrity and complete trustworthiness are essential attributes in this post.

• Full Clean Driving Licence
• A genuine interest in providing the best person centre care possible
• Previous experience of working with individuals with cerebral palsy or brain injury which is desirable but not essential as full training will be given
• Experience of dealing with clients with challenging behaviours, desirable but not essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS
  Rates of pay: £15.57 weekday rate; £16.11 weekend rate; Sleep in rates from 10 pm to 7 am are as follows £114.39 sleep rate weekday, £137.27 weekend sleep rate.

Rates of pay. £15.57 weekday rate; £16.11 weekend rate; Sleep in rates from 10 pm to 7 am are as follows £114.39 sleep rate weekday, £137.27 weekend sleep rate.