Community Support Worker — Empower Everyday Lives

MacIntyre; St Albans; On-site; GBP 11,700 - 14,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks' annual leave

Pension scheme

Paid DBS check

Health and wellbeing support

Discounts through staff schemes

Ongoing training and career dev

Job summary

MacIntyre is seeking caring, enthusiastic people to join our team and support people with learning and physical disabilities to live full, active and connected lives in their local communities. You’ll spend much of your time alongside people in their everyday lives, helping them build relationships, pursue interests and achieve goals that reflect their strengths and choices.

Hours: 25 hours per week on a rota including weekdays, evenings, weekends and bank holidays; we provide full training,

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK manual or automatic driving licence and held your licence for 2 years or more.
• Be willing and able to drive the vehicles of the people we support and, where appropriate, MacIntyre service vehicles.
• Be willing and physically able to support people with mobility needs, including pushing wheelchairs where required, and being on your feet, out and about in the community.
• Feel comfortable working across a range of community settings and travelling between locations.
• Be flexible in your approach to working hours, including weekdays, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays, as shifts are planned around the lifestyles and choices of the people we support.

Responsibilities

• No two days are ever the same—and that's exactly what makes this role so rewarding.
• You'll spend much of your time alongside people in their everyday lives, helping them build relationships, pursue their interests, get involved in opportunities and achieve goals that reflect their strengths, aspirations and choices.
• You could be:
• Supporting someone to attend local football matches, sporting events and community activities.
• Going for walks, swimming, or trying new hobbies together.
• Visiting cafés, shops, parks and local events.
• Encouraging people to build friendships and stay connected with family and their community.
• Helping people develop confidence, independence and everyday life skills.
• Supporting someone to achieve personal goals, learn something new or simply enjoy a brilliant day out.
• Sharing conversations, laughter and the everyday moments that make life meaningful.
• Alongside these experiences, you'll also provide practical, person-centred support tailored to each individual's needs. This may include supporting with getting ready in the morning, medication, eating and drinking.
• Above all, you'll empower people to make their own choices, maintain their independence and live the life they choose.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Willing to drive service vehicles

Ability to support mobility needs

Flexible hours

Willing to travel between locations

Job description

MacIntyre is seeking caring, enthusiastic people to join our team and support people with learning and physical disabilities to live full, active and connected lives in their local communities. You’ll spend much of your time alongside people in their everyday lives, helping them build relationships, pursue interests and achieve goals that reflect their strengths and choices.

Hours: 25 hours per week on a rota including weekdays, evenings, weekends and bank holidays; we provide full training,