Support Worker

MacIntyre; Leicester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks' annual leave per year

Pension scheme

Paid DBS check

Health and wellbeing support

Shopping discounts through Blue Light

Ongoing training and career develop

Job summary

MacIntyre in Leicester is hiring a dedicated care worker to support adults with learning disabilities in their day-to-day lives.

No formal care experience is required; if you share our values and are warm, friendly, and eager to learn, you could be a great fit. You'll receive comprehensive induction, training, and mentoring to help you thrive in a compassionate team.

We offer flexible hours, a pension, DBS, wellbeing support, and ongoing training as part of a supportive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driving licence.
• No prior care experience required.
• Warm, friendly and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support to adults with learning disabilities.
• Assist with daily living tasks and activities.
• Support independence and wellbeing of individuals.

Skills

Driver's licence

Job description

Are you honest, respectful, fun, compassionate, and kind?

If so, you might be the perfect fit for our team! We provide comprehensive training to equip you with the skills you need for this rewarding role.

About Us: We support adults with learning disabilities across Leicester, celebrating each individual’s unique personality, interests, and passions. Our goal is to offer personalized support that aligns with their desires and needs.

Here are a few examples of the incredible individuals you could be working with:

• Greg* volunteers at his local food bank because helping others is important to him. Do you share his passion for giving back?

• David* is crafting a video about what makes a great support worker. He’s writing, performing, and directing it all on his own. Could you be his creative buddy?

• Sarah* is a talented horse rider who doesn't need riding lessons, but she could use a hand getting on her horse. Could you lend your support?

• Sam* is making strides towards living more independently and is currently focused on improving his money management skills. Could you help guide him on this journey?

These examples highlight the diversity and fulfilment that come with being a support worker. We’d love to learn about the unique talents and skills you can bring to our team—cooking skills are always a plus!

Join Us: Become a part of our mission to support and empower adults with learning disabilities to live lives that make sense to them. We care deeply about our employees’ well-being, job satisfaction, and career development—it's part of our core values.

Flexible Hours: We are looking for someone who can be fully flexible to wok throughout the week and join our wonderful team

If you’re ready to make a difference and help others thrive, we want to hear from you!

*Names Changed For Privacy Reasons

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About you

Of course we welcome you if you've been a care assistant or support worker, but 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 or automatic licence for this position

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.

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

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.