Learning Support Worker

MacIntyre; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join MacIntyre as a full-time Learning Support Worker in Chesterfield, where you will help individuals with learning disabilities thrive and build life skills. The role emphasizes creativity, connection, and community support, offering full training and development opportunities in a vibrant team environment.

Benefits

Six weeks' annual leave

Workplace Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Life assurance scheme

MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme

Training and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence is required.
• No previous experience is necessary; willingness to learn crucial.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a caring attitude are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities to build confidence and develop life skills.
• Assist with cooking, hobbies, and community engagement.
• Drive service vehicles to support individuals' activities in the local area.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

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Help people shine - join MacIntyre as a full-time Learning Support Worker and help others grow, thrive, and learn new skills everyday!

At MacIntyre, we believe that learning doesn't just happen in classrooms, it happens everywhere. We're on the lookout for creative, positive people to join our bustling team in Chesterfield, where we support over 100 people to live gloriously ordinary lives. Whether in our Learning Centres, out and about in the local area, or during the little everyday moments - a chat over coffee, a trip to the shop - every moment is an opportunity for you to support somebody to build their confidence, discover new interests, and develop life skills.

We’re all about connection to each other, to our communities, and to meaningful experiences. That’s what our ‘Everyone Everywhere’ approach is all about. You’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities in a role that’s as rewarding as it is varied. One day, you might be helping someone learn how to cook their favourite meal, the next you could be supporting them to volunteer, explore a new hobby, or build independence in everyday tasks. Your UK manual driving licence will also unlock opportunities beyond the local area for people to do the things they want to do.

We're looking for people who really listen, who pay attention to the little things, and who tune in to what people love, need, and enjoy. If you're thoughtful, ambitious, and willing to go the extra mile to support people to live life on their own terms, we'd love to have you on board.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorships as we await further guidance from the Home Office. Applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered at this time. We appreciate your understanding.

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About you

You don't need experience - just the right attitude.If you're open to learning, share our values, and genuinely care about making a difference, we’ll support you every step of the way with full training & development opportunities. At MacIntyre, we celebrate what makes each person unique, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, valued, and respected.

The one thing you’ll need is a full UK manual driving licence, as you’ll be driving service vehicles as part of the role.

About us

MacIntyre is a national charity which supports over 1,200 people with a learning disability and/or autism.

We were founded in 1966 by the visionary parent of a child with disabilities and have been growing steadily ever since. We celebrate and develop everyone’s unique gifts, talents and contributions.

Training and Development

At Macintyre we fully support your training and development. We know it can be daunting to start a new job, and not everyone learns the same way, so throughout your probation we will provide you with a mixture of eLearning, face-to-face training and mentoring support whilst on the job.

But it doesn't stop there - throughout your career with us you will have access to our own dedicated in house Learning and Development team, Quality Specialists and HR Teams. These teams, along with your Manager, will provide you with opportunities to learn and develop professionally as well as enabling and supporting you to achieve professional qualifications and career progression opportunities - all free of charge.

Pay and Rewards

We provide a range of benefits to reward and thank our staff which includes:

• Six weeks' annual leave including statutory public holidays
• Workplace Pension scheme MacIntyre will contribute 3% of your salary to all eligible employees
• MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Health Cash Plan which provides money back on core health treatments such as: optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropody (at reduced cost)
• MacIntyre Sick Pay (qualifying period)
• Life assurance scheme offering valuable benefits to your dependents
• MacIntyre Rewards Scheme which recognises and rewards staff
• MacIntyre Perks which offers up to 6% discount off leading retailers including Tesco, Curry/PC World, Costa and many more
• Access to the Blue Light Card which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street for emergency and social care staff.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (cost paid by MacIntyre)

How to apply

If this job sounds like the right fit for you, click on the Apply button on the MacIntyre website, complete some brief details and upload your CV.

Alternatively if you would prefer to complete a manual application form, call us 01908 357 016 and we will send an application form to you.

Please note: we reserve the right to close this advert early if we have received a sufficient number of applications, so don't delay, apply today.

Safer Recruitment and Diversity statement

MacIntyre safeguards and promotes the welfare of the children, young people and adults we support. Therefore we work with successful candidates to complete appropriate checks prior to joining.

MacIntyre is committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion among our workforce. We want our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and the people we support. As part of this commitment, our accessibility toolbar allows you a number of options: read adverts in another language (including Welsh for our Services located in Wales), change the font to Open Dyslexia, change the colours, and many others. Just click the button marked “Accessibility” at the top of the screen.

This post is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.