Support Worker

MacIntyre; Leighton Buzzard; Vor Ort; GBP 12.000 - 18.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Six weeks' annual leave

Workplace Pension (MacIntyre 3%)

Staff Savings Scheme

Employee Assistance Plan

Health Cash Plan

Sick Pay

Life assurance

Rewards Scheme

Staff discounts up to 6%

Blue Light Card access

Enhanced DBS (paid)

Training and development on probation

Zusammenfassung

MacIntyre in Leighton Buzzard is seeking a committed Support Worker to help young people with autism and learning disabilities thrive. You will be part mentor, part coach, offering daily routines support with empathy and a belief in their potential.

Responsibilities include planning confidence-building activities, creating a welcoming home environment, and being a dependable presence through good and challenging days. A clean UK manual driving licence is required.

Qualifikationen

• Experience isn’t required; the right attitude and willingness to learn matter.
• Strong customer service and values-driven approach are preferred.

Aufgaben

• Support daily routines with dignity, humour, and heart
• Plan and share experiences that build confidence and independence
• Create a home where young people feel seen, heard, and valued
• Be the person they can count on in the highs, the lows, and everything in between

Kenntnisse

Right attitude

Customer service

Willing to learn

Jobbeschreibung

Be the Reason Someone Believes in Themselves

Support Worker | Leighton Buzzard | 38 hours/week

Not all superheroes wear capes. Some turn up in trainers, ready to change lives just by being present.

At Macintyre, we don't just support young people with autism and learning disabilities. We walk beside them as they grow, explore, and find their place in the world. And now, we’re looking for people like you to join us in Leighton Buzzard.

You won’t just be filling a job - you’ll be shaping futures.

Who You’ll Support

Imagine a house full of energy, laughter, music, and quiet victories.

• Ryan might ask you to join him for a nail-painting session before planning your next mini road trip.
• Liam might need a cheerleader while he conquers the bowling lanes or tries something brand new.
• Ben is all about the thrill trampoline parks, the outdoors, or anything that sparks a smile.
• Emily has dreams and you’ll be the one cheering her on, step by step, as she smashes every goal.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be part mentor, part coach, part sidekick and sometimes just a quiet, reassuring presence.

• Support daily routines with dignity, humour, and heart
• Plan and share experiences that build confidence and independence
• Create a home where young people feel seen, heard, and valued
• Be the person they can count on in the highs, the lows, and everything in between

Why This Role is Different

We don’t do tick-box care.
We do person-first, purpose-driven, radically human support.

At Macintyre, we build real relationships. You’ll have the time, space, and backing to be part of someone’s world not just their week.

And don’t worry whether you’ve worked in care for years or are brand new to support work, if you’ve got the heart, we’ve got the training.

#IND1

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.

Important Requirement:

You must hold a clean, full UK manual driving licence, as you will be responsible for driving the service vehicles.

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)

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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