Support Worker

Job description

Position Title: Support Worker /Personal Assistant
Location: Northampton, NN7 & NN5
Hourly Rate: £15.55
Hours: 20 hours per week throughout afternoons and evenings
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Reference: SOLOOJS
ABOUT THE ROLE
I am a young 20-year-old gentleman who lives at home with my family. I have a condition called Lowe Syndrome with Fanconi Syndrome, which means that I have several complex needs including Epilepsy. I am nonverbal which can make communication difficult. I am looking for a team of Personal Assistants with a caring, patient nature to join my team and get to know me, understanding my complex needs and ways of communicating as well as respecting my family homes. I live between my Mum & my dad's homes, where I have all of my care needs catered for at both addresses and you would be required to work at both addresses.
You will be supported to get to know my unique set of requirements, covering all aspects of personal and medical care supporting with PEG feeding, Respiratory needs, medication, epilepsy care, mobility and communication, as well as simply getting to know me at my own pace and supporting me to remain happy and safe.
You will be required to get to know myself and the team- through meetings, shadowing, and a bespoke training programme. You will receive all mandatory training and specialized training annually.
ABOUT YOU
You will need to be calm, friendly and fun, flexible and unphased by my health needs and situations which you may need to support me with.
I require 2:1 evening support to ensure I remain safe and well throughout, supporting my overnight staff member with my bedtime routines and attending to my complex needs, understanding how to respond quickly and effectively to my seizure activity.
BENEFITS
In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay in addition to:
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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Northampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-11-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English