Person Specification

Please upload your CV to be considered

Vacancy Details

Are you looking for a role that is rewarding and provides a sense of satisfaction? Are you looking for a unique and varied role? If the answer to these questions is ‘yes’, then a role at My Life could be for you!

About us
My Life is a highly respected charity and we are currently seeking qualified Nurses to join our growing team near Colne and surrounding areas. My Life was established in 2012 as a result of a group of people with disabilities and their families wanting something different to traditional types of health/social care services and wanting more choice and control over their own lives. My Life currently provides care and support to a growing number of individuals who have complex health care needs across the North West of England. Our staff are integral to the success of the charity as they are the ones making a real difference to people’s lives.

Responsibilities

There is a part-time role available, for a Registered Nurse, supporting a young man with complex epilepsy who lives with his Mum and Dad. The role will involve working with a Personal Assistant supporting him at home with appropriate activities, taking him out and about in the community and generally keeping him healthy, safe and well. As part of the My Life team, you will ensure that care is provided in a way that respects the individual and promotes their independence.

What you’ll need to succeed
In order to succeed, you will be a Registered Nurse with a Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Degree in Nursing. You will ideally, also have experience of working with individuals who have complex medical conditions, epilepsy mental health issues and/or learning disabilities. You will be self-motivated, flexible, have the ability to use your own initiative whilst being caring and sensitive to the needs of others. You must have a passion for providing personalised care and ideally, you will hold a full driving licence.

What you’ll get in return
In return, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of those you are supporting and the local community whilst benefiting from the following:-

* Full induction/training
* Paid shadowing with experienced staff members
* Regular refresher training
* On-going continuing personal development including gaining
qualifications if you choose to
* Up to 12 hour shifts
* Blue Light Card offering hundreds of discounts
* £200 refer a friend bonus scheme

The salary on offer is up to £30.77 per hour (dependent upon experience) plus a competitive benefits package

To apply you must be eligible to work in the UK and meet all national safeguarding criteria. My Life 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.

Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.