Support Worker

Macintyre; Bedford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks' annual leave per year

Pension scheme

Paid DBS check

Health and wellbeing support

Blue Light Card discounts

Ongoing training and careerDevelopment

Job summary

MacIntyre is seeking Female Support Workers to join their team in Westoning, supporting seven individuals with learning disabilities to live life their way. You’ll assist with mobility, medical access, daily activities, and engaging outings.

A driver’s licence with a manual transmission is required, and shifts include weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins. Experience isn’t necessary—kindness, curiosity, and a sense of adventure matter most.

Qualifications

• Experience isn’t necessary. If you share our values, are warm, friendly and willing to learn, you’re likely to be a great fit.
• Driver with a manual licence is required as you may drive service vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Support people with mobility, access to medical care, and daily activities.
• Create engaging activities and moments of enjoyment in daily routines.
• Work with individuals to build confident, meaningful lives and celebrate their unique needs.

Skills

Driver with manual licence

Warm and friendly

Willing to learn

Job description

Please note: we do not offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. You must already have the right to work in the UK. Safer recruitmentWe 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.

Create Moments That Matter - Female Support Workers Wanted

Why not start a career in social care that's as rewarding as it is fun? No experience needed - just kindness, curiosity, and a sense of adventure. Join our team in Westoning, supporting 7 amazing people with learning disabilities to live life their way. You will be helping these people with every aspect of their lives from helping with their mobility, and accessing medical care, to getting out and experiencing as much of life as possible, you will need to be imaginative and fun to enrich the lives of the people we support in a way that's individual and person centered. Either 37.5, 30 or 22.5 hours per week, on a rota basis including weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins. Let Susan and David

• tell you what great support looks like

Susan and David don't use words to communicate, but they are experts at showing us what matters to them, and exactly what makes a good support worker. At home, they want someone who will: Bring a relaxed, happy atmosphere to the house Share plenty of laughter, silly games and silly voices Sing along to their favourite songs Turn everyday routines into moments worth enjoying Out and about, they love: Catching up with friends and joining in activities at MacIntyre's Learning Centre in Ampthill Fresh air, trips to the park and picnics on sunny days Exploring new places and trying new things And when it's time to put their feet up? Sixties music always wins, especially Elvis. Add a favourite TV programme and they're happy. They'd also love someone creative and enthusiastic to help them discover new interests. More than support This role isn't about doing things for people. It's about working alongside them: listening to what they tell us in their own unique ways, and helping them build lives filled with the things that matter most to them. Susan and David are full of personality. They're looking for someone who will get to know them, celebrate who they are, and help them live rich, meaningful lives. Could that be you?

• names changed for privacy reasons

About you

Experience isn't necessary. If you share our values, are warm, friendly and willing to learn, you're likely to be a great fit. We're 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, as you will be driving service vehicles, also confident in driving an 8 seater vehicle.

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.

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