Support Worker

MacIntyre; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks' annual leave per year

Pension scheme

Paid DBS check

Health and wellbeing support

Blue Light Card discounts

Ongoing training and career dev

Job summary

MacIntyre is hiring a Support Worker in Milton Keynes to join the Lifelong Learning team. You will support adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to discover talents, gain independence, and feel supported in daily life.

You’ll help individuals learn new skills, participate in activities, and provide personal care with respect and dignity, promoting choice and independence in a person-centred manner.

Qualifications

• Warmth and enthusiasm to engage with adults with learning disabilities/autism.
• No prior experience needed; transferable skills welcome and training provided.
• Driving licence (UK manual) is essential to transport individuals between sites and activities.
• Willingness to complete the Personal Development Portfolio during probation (6 months).

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with people you support and help them learn new skills.
• Facilitate participation in local activities, hobbies, and social trips.
• Provide personal care and support with daily living while promoting dignity and independence.

Skills

Warmth & Enthusiasm

Driving Licence

Transferable Skills

Tools

UK Manual Driving Licence

Job description

Ditch The Routine- start An Adventure At Work

Support Worker | Lifelong Learning (Mon–Fri, 9:00am–4:00pm)

Full time: 35 hours per week

Ready for a role where no two days are ever the same?

If you’re looking for a job that feels more like a daily adventure than a daily routine, you’ve found it. At MacIntyre, every day brings fresh experiences, real achievements, and plenty of reasons to feel proud of the difference you make. Join our positive, energetic, and welcoming Lifelong Learning team in Milton Keynes supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to discover their talents, build confidence, gain independence, and feel supported in all aspects of their daily lives.

What Makes This Role Exciting?

As a Support Worker, your support genuinely changes lives. You’ll build meaningful relationships with the people you support, helping them learn new skills, explore hobbies, participate in local activities and providing the personal care and support they need to feel comfortable, confident and in control of their day. You’ll bring your own passions and interests to inspire others, while providing respectful, person-centred care that promotes dignity, choice and independence.

• Vibrant Work Environments: Work across three dynamic Lifelong Learning sites in Milton Keynes as well as out in the vibrant local community.
• Meaningful, Engaging Activities: Support individuals to take part in cooking, arts & crafts, sports, music, vocational learning, and social trips.
• Educational Impact: Actively participate in assessing, designing, and implementing individualised person-centred learning programmes tailored to each person's unique goals.
• Personal Care and Well-being: Personal care is an important part of this role. Provide respectful, dignified support with personal care, hygiene and physical well-being, taking the time to understand each person’s preferences and promoting their choice, comfort and independence at all times.

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The ideal candidate

• Warmth & Enthusiasm: Energetic, positive people who align with MacIntyre’s core values and DNA.

• No Prior Experience Needed: We welcome applicants from all backgrounds! Transferable skills (from retail, hospitality, customer service, or care) are highly valued. Full training provided.

• Driving Licence: A valid UK manual driving licence is essential to transport individuals between sites and community activities.

• Commitment to Quality: Willingness to complete of your Personal Development Portfolio (PDP) during the 6-month probation period.

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.

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