Support Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Coalville; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks leave incl. holidays

Pension scheme

DBS check paid

Health & wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Induction and training

Job summary

MacIntyre is seeking a dedicated support worker to assist people with learning disabilities or autism, living in supported environments. The role focuses on being alongside individuals as they participate in everyday life, celebrating achievements and providing reassurance during difficult moments.

No prior care experience is required as full training is provided, but a UK manual driving licence and the right to work in the UK are essential due to DBS checks and on-going training.

Qualifications

• UK manual driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship).
• Pre-employment checks including DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support people to take part in everyday activities at home and in the community.
• Get to know the people supported and what makes them happy and what a good day looks like.
• Encourage people through achievements they have worked for.
• Offer a steady, reassuring presence while people navigate challenging moments.
• Help people build lives around their own choices, interests and community connections.

Skills

Warm & friendly

Job description

Support worker post at MacIntyre, a national charity for people with a learning disability or who are autistic, matched to one service where people live. The work means being beside people as they take part in everyday life, celebrating achievements and offering steady reassurance through harder moments. No care experience is needed as full training is given, but you must hold a UK manual driving licence and the right to work, as no visa sponsorship is offered.

What the job involves

• Support people to take part in everyday activities of their choosing, both at home and in the community
• Get to know the people supported well, including what makes them laugh and what a good day looks like for them
• Encourage people through achievements they have worked hard for
• Offer a steady, reassuring presence while people work through uncomfortable situations
• Help people build lives around their own choices, interests and community connections

Registration & licences

• UK manual driving licence

Skills & knowledge

• Warm, friendly and willing to learn

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK, with no visa sponsorship offered
• Successful completion of pre-employment checks, including DBS

Other

• Shares MacIntyre's values
• Celebrates differences and values inclusion

What’s offered

• 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 the staff discounts scheme
• Full induction with a mix of online and face-to-face training, plus mentoring
• Ongoing training, professional qualifications where relevant, and progression opportunities