Support Worker

MacIntyre; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks leave

Pension scheme

DBS check

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

MacIntyre is hiring an enthusiastic Support Worker for our Lifelong Learning service in Ampthill and surrounding areas. You’ll split your time between our learning centre and community settings, driving to locations with your own transport.

No experience required as full training is provided, and you’ll help people develop daily living skills and independence. Hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM with some Saturday flexibility.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full training provided.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Split time between Lifelong Learning Centre and community support.
• Must be a driver with your own transport.
• Support planning and delivery of activities and sessions.
• Help people develop life skills and independence.

Skills

Driving license

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Could you share your interests and hobbies with people who have learning disabilities, helping them to gain new skills? No experience necessary - we provide free, full training.

Ready to make the ordinary feel extraordinary?

At MacIntyre, we don’t believe in boring. We believe in Gloriously Ordinary Lives—which means supporting people with learning disabilities to live life to the absolute fullest, doing the everyday things that bring joy, independence, and purpose.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic Support Worker to join our fantastic Lifelong Learning service in Ampthill and surrounding village halls across Bedfordshire. (We also have a vibrant hub in Bedford, so there are plenty of opportunities to pick up extra shifts if you want them!)

The Hours

Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance! Your core hours will be Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with just a little flexibility needed for the occasional Saturday.

What You’ll Be Doing

Because this role is wonderfully varied and split across our learning hubs and the local community, you must be a driver with your own transport.

No two days are ever the same. You will be splitting your time between:

• Our Lifelong Learning Centre: A bustling, growing hub supporting over 40 amazing adults. You’ll work alongside a supportive team of a Deputy Manager, Seniors, and 24 passionate Support Workers.
• One-to-One Community Support: Helping people thrive exactly where they live.

What does a "Gloriously Ordinary Life" look like?

It looks like David. David has his own job, but he loves the extra support we provide with his home life. Once a week, you might join him for a big batch‑cooking session. Through this, you’re not just cooking—you’re helping David learn vital new skills, eat healthier, and save his hard‑earned money by ditching expensive takeaways.

From diving into people's favourite hobbies and pastimes to teaching essential life skills—like managing a budget, looking after a home, and staying healthy—you will be the catalyst that helps people lead active, independent lives.

Then we want to hear from you!

#IND

About you

Experience isn’t necessary. If you have the right attitude, good customer service skills, share our values and are willing to learn, you’re likely to be a great fit.

We are looking for people who celebrate differences, and we strive to make all our staff feel included, valued and respected.

You must be a driver with a manual licence and your own transport insured for business use (reasonable mileage is reimbursed.)

About us

MacIntyre is a national charity supporting more than 1,400 children, young people and adults who have a learning disability or are autistic.

For 60 years, we’ve worked alongside people to build lives filled with opportunity, connection and belonging. Whatever your role, you’ll help make that possible.

Learn and grow with us

Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll help you succeed.

You’ll receive a full induction, a mix of online and face‑to‑face training, and mentoring from experienced colleagues while you learn the role.

As your career develops, you’ll have access to ongoing learning, professional qualifications where relevant, and opportunities to progress, all fully supported by MacIntyre.

Pay and benefits

Alongside your salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including:

• 6 weeks' annual leave per year including public holidays
• Pension scheme
• Paid DBS check
• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Shopping discounts through Blue Light Card and our staff discounts scheme
• Ongoing training and career development

See the full range of benefits on the Careers page of our website.

Safer recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults we support. If we offer you a job, we’ll work with you to complete the appropriate pre‑employment checks.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we work in.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’re happy to help, call us on 01908 357016. Our recruitment website also includes accessibility tools such as translation, OpenDyslexic font and display options.