Support Worker

MacIntyre; Bolton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charity in the UK is looking for full-time Support Workers based in Bolton to empower individuals with autism and learning disabilities. In this role, you will support two gentlemen transitioning to independent living and ensure their daily emotional wellbeing and community involvement. With no formal qualifications needed, just a compassionate approach, you will receive comprehensive training and career development opportunities. The charity offers a range of benefits, including six weeks' leave and health cash plans.

Benefits

Six weeks' annual leave including public holidays

Workplace Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Health Cash Plan

Life assurance scheme

MacIntyre Rewards Scheme

Discounts for staff via MacIntyre Perks

Enhanced DBS Certificate

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a difference in someone's life.
• Able to support individuals in daily living and community involvement.
• No driving license required but reliable transportation needed.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in living life on their terms.
• Encourage independence and community involvement.
• Provide emotional and daily living support.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues for a positive environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Resilient

Positive approach

Great communicator

Team player

Job description

Support Worker Empowering People with Autism and Learning Disabilities.

We are looking for full-time Support Workers for: 12-hour shifts (8am8pm) days and nights

Are you passionate about making a real difference in someone’s life?

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.

About the Role

Using an individualised and values-led approach, guided by MacIntyre’s DNA, you’ll :

• 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.

About You

We’re looking for people who are :

• Compassionate, resilient, and positive in their 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 communicators and team players

No driving licence is required, but you must be able to reliably get to and from their home.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship 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

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 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.

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