Support Worker

MacIntyre; Leicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks' annual leave

Pension scheme

Paid DBS check

Health and wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

MacIntyre in Leicester is seeking a dedicated outreach support worker to help Ben stay active and pursue his interests. You’ll accompany him on trips and help discover new hobbies, starting from induction and ongoing learning.

Flexible hours between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm with options like one day a week; driving is required, a car is a bonus, and we cover expenses. Full induction and ongoing training are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience isn’t essential; attitude and values matter.
• Willingness to learn and celebrate differences.

Responsibilities

• Support Ben to stay active and explore his interests.
• Encourage physical activity and outdoor engagement.
• Help identify Ben’s hobbies and preferences from the start.

Skills

Customer service

Driver

Empathy

Job description

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

If so, you might be the perfect fit for our team! We are looking for a dedicated and energetic individual to provide outreach support to Ben in Leicester. Whether you have years of experience or are looking for a rewarding career change, we provide comprehensive training to equip you with everything you need.

About the Role: Supporting Ben

We are just about to start supporting Ben to stay active and be able to explore his interests. We are still learning what he enjoys but here’s what we know so far:

• He’s an explorer: Ben loves a good day trip—a visit to the National Space Centre is a firm favorite!

• He loves the outdoors: You’ll spend plenty of time outside, enjoying the fresh air and discovering new places together.

• He stays moving: A big part of your role will be encouraging Ben to engage in physical activity and stay active.

• The Journey of Discovery: Since Ben is new to our service, you’ll be there from the start to help us figure out what makes him tick and what his new favorite hobbies will be.

Flexible Hours That Work for You

We are looking for support for Ben between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.

We pride ourselves on being incredibly flexible. Whether you are looking for a consistent schedule or can only commit to one day a week, we want to hear from you. We’re happy to find a pattern that fits your life while ensuring Ben gets the great support he needs.

Join Our Team

We support adults with learning disabilities across Leicester to live lives that make sense to them. At our core, we care deeply about our employees’ well-being, job satisfaction, and career development.

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

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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.

As you have probably picked up our support workers are out and about a lot, so you will need to be a driver. We have cars available but your own vehicle would be a bonus. We will cover all you expenses.

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.

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.