Relief Support Worker

Macintyre; St Albans; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in St Albans seeks a Relief Support Worker to assist children with learning disabilities through engaging activities. This role offers flexibility in shifts, providing support when permanent staff are unavailable. Ideal candidates value inclusivity and are eager to learn. Join us to make a real difference in young peoples' lives.

Benefits

Six weeks’ annual leave

Workplace Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Plan

Health Cash Plan

Life assurance for dependents

MacIntyre Rewards Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a support worker or care assistant is welcome but not required.
• Must have the right attitude and values.
• Ability to celebrate differences and support individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in various activities.
• Cover shifts for permanent staff as needed.
• Assist in creating lasting memories.

Skills

Support for children with disabilities

Willingness to learn

Ability to engage in activities

Job description

Overview

Relief Support Worker – MacIntyre, St Albans. Permanent, Full-time position. This is a relief/bank role supporting the permanent rota staff by filling shifts when needed. A driver with a UK manual licence is required.

Are you looking for real job satisfaction? You will work with children and young people who have learning disabilities. No two days are the same and this is more than just a job. Join us in St Albans to help young people stay active and engaged through varied activities and outings.

What sort of thing might you be doing? Examples include visits to the seaside, reading sessions, visiting the farm, going to the library, sensory room activities, shopping, and engaging in group and individual activities tailored to each young person. Names are changed for privacy.

If this sounds like a great day at work, join us to support each young person in a way that makes sense to them and help them create lasting memories.

How Relief works

The Relief (Bank) post supports the permanent rota staff by covering shifts that are vacant due to annual leave, sickness, training or unforeseen circumstances. Hours are non-specific, but we plan rotas in advance and balance service needs with your work/life balance as appropriately as possible. If you are unable to take shifts, you will remain on the Relief register for 3 months before automatically dropping off. The more you participate, the more you can gain from this opportunity.

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.

About you

Experience as a support worker or care assistant is welcome but not required. If you have the right attitude, share our values, and are willing to learn, you are likely to be a great fit. We value people who celebrate differences and strive to make all staff feel included, valued and respected.

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 parent of a child with disabilities and have grown steadily. We celebrate and develop everyone's unique gifts, talents and contributions.

Training and Development

We fully support your training and development. During probation you will receive a mix of eLearning, face-to-face training and mentoring on the job. Throughout your career with us you will have access to our dedicated in-house Learning and Development team, Quality Specialists and HR Teams, together with your Manager, to help you learn, develop professionally and pursue career progression – all free of charge.

Pay and Rewards

We offer a range of benefits to reward and thank our staff, including:

• Six weeks’ annual leave including statutory public holidays
• Workplace Pension scheme – MacIntyre contributes 3% of salary for eligible employees
• MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) for health and wellbeing
• Health Cash Plan (core health treatments at reduced cost)
• MacIntyre Sick Pay (qualifying period)
• Life assurance for dependents
• MacIntyre Rewards Scheme
• MacIntyre Perks with up to 6% discounts at retailers
• Blue Light Card access for emergency and social care staff
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (cost paid by MacIntyre)

How to apply

If this job sounds right for you, apply via the MacIntyre website or request a manual application form by calling us. We may close the advert early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so apply today.

Safer Recruitment and Diversity statement

MacIntyre safeguards and promotes the welfare of the children, young people and adults we support. We conduct appropriate checks before joining. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and strive to have a workforce representative of all sections of society. Accessibility options are available via the site’s Accessibility feature.

COVID-19 Information

We will take reasonable precautions during recruitment and employment and encourage adherence to Government guidance and vaccination where applicable.