Support Worker

Macintyre; Bolton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated support organization in Northern Ireland seeks compassionate individuals for a role supporting clients transitioning from hospital to home. Responsibilities include encouraging independence, facilitating community activities, and providing emotional support. Ideal candidates will demonstrate effective communication skills and a team-oriented attitude. Macintyre offers a supportive work environment, focusing on personal growth and inclusivity. Benefits include a generous leave policy, workplace pension, and health cash plan.

Benefits

Six weeks' annual leave

Workplace Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Plan

Health Cash Plan

MacIntyre Rewards Scheme

Access to the Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Physically fit, capable of supporting individuals during community activities.
• No driving licence required, but reliable transportation is necessary.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in making choices and participating in enjoyable activities.
• Encourage community engagement and independence.
• Provide high-quality support for daily living and emotional wellbeing.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain a supportive environment.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Communication

Team Player

Customer Service Skills

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of supporting a gentleman as he moves from a long‑stay hospital into his own home and begins a new chapter of independence. You’ll be joining a small, dedicated team working across two apartments in the same building, supporting two gentlemen to live meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Responsibilities

• Support each person to live life their way, making choices and taking part in activities they enjoy.
• Encourage independence and community involvement including walks, public transport, and local activities.
• Provide high‑quality support with daily living and emotional wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistency and a positive environment.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Compassionate, resilient, and positive in your approach.
• Physically fit, able to support people on walks and when out in the community.
• Committed to delivering tailored, people‑led support that celebrates individuality.
• Great communicator and team player.
• No driving licence is required, but you must be able to reliably get to and from the home.

Experience isn’t always 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.

About MacIntyre

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. MacIntyre safeguards and promotes the welfare of the children, young people and adults we support. 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. Our accessibility toolbar allows multiple options for readability and accessibility.

Benefits

• 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).