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Permanent / Part time, 16 hours a week positions available. Shift Pattern: Days, Afternoons, some weekends / Kirkoswald, Penrith
*Occupational Pursuant to Para 1 Schedule 9 of Equality Act 2010.
You will be required to work with a 74 year old Lady in the Kirkoswald area with an acquired brain injury in her home and the community. Our client is very independent with most daily living activities around the home however she lacks some motivation and needs encouraged to access the community. Our client has support from her husband but would benefit from being involved in some regular community groups which are of interest to her and promote her independence. She requires a person who will encourage social interactions and someone who can support her to bake, cook at home and gardening and is also keen to support the clients therapy goals. Although our client can drive and has her own car, a driver is essential for this role.
The salary for this role is from £15.00ph depending on experience.
Your duties will include supporting our client to access the community and engage in social and leisure activities, following therapy programs, maintaining and completing household duties, budgeting skills, attending appointments and prompting with daily medication administration.
A Chance for Life team members are more than their qualifications or experience. They are imaginative and creative. They solve problems for our clients’ families by seeing new ways of doing things. They have the drive to turn good ideas into practical, detailed plans, and they do it all with care, compassion and a warm smile. We are committed to the continuous learning and development of all our staff to enable them to realise their potential. We expect a lot from everyone at A Chance for Life, but you can expect a lot from us in return, including:
Package & Benefits
Training & Development
Regular supervision and mentorship from experienced peers
Some of our training courses include:
Supportive, friendly team with a shared commitment to company values
Strong culture of recognising and celebrating achievement
Access to wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Programme
Time off to give blood
Support for involvement with charities and industry groups
Free parking and hot drinks, and always a warm welcome at head office
“Complex care with heart, humanity and imagination.”
We are a specialist case management and rehabilitation company providing Support Work, Case Management, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Medico Legal services to children and adults across North East England, North West England and Scotland. We are driven to help our clients recover skills lost through complex life-changing conditions, so they can live meaningful, rewarding lives.
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| Closing Date: | 9th October 2026 |
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