Support Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Ponciau; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks' annual leave

Pension scheme

Full induction with online and in‑face

Mentoring from colleagues

Health and wellbeing support

Blue Light Card discounts

Ongoing training and progression

Paid DBS check

Job summary

MacIntyre is seeking a one-to-one Support Worker to work with a young man who has a learning disability or autism, helping to build his independence and daily structure. You will encourage activities such as water play, walks and litter picking, and you will take him out with a full manual driving licence.

No prior care experience is required; a patient, warm, and friendly manner and a willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Patient, warm and friendly manner.
• Willingness to learn.
• Shares MacIntyre's values and celebrates difference.

Responsibilities

• Support a young man to build his independence and daily structure.
• Build trust and a genuine friendship with him over time.
• Encourage, praise and join in his favourite activities.
• Take him out and about, including walks outdoors in all weathers.
• Support him to stay active, including litter picking.
• Share his interests, such as water play and films on his iPad.

Skills

Patience

Willingness to learn

Friendly demeanor

Job description

A one-to-one Support Worker post with MacIntyre, a national charity for people with a learning disability or who are autistic, working with a young man to build his independence. The work centres on earning his trust, joining in his interests such as water play, walks and litter picking, and keeping his days structured and purposeful. The post is for a man and needs a full manual driving licence to take him out, though no prior care experience is required. Visa sponsorship is not offered, so applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Support a young man to build his independence and daily structure
• Build trust and a genuine friendship with him over time
• Encourage, praise and join in his favourite activities
• Take him out and about, including walks outdoors in all weathers
• Support him to stay active, including litter picking
• Share his interests, such as water play and films on his iPad

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Patient, warm and friendly manner
• Willingness to learn
• Shares MacIntyre's values and celebrates difference

Checks & eligibility

• Full manual driving licence
• Right to work in the UK, with no visa sponsorship offered
• Pre-employment checks, including DBS

Other

• Male, as a genuine occupational requirement

Nice to have

• Previous experience as a care assistant or support worker

What’s offered

• 6 weeks' annual leave including public holidays
• Pension scheme
• Full induction with a mix of online and face-to-face training
• Mentoring from experienced colleagues
• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Shopping discounts through Blue Light Card and the staff scheme
• Ongoing training, professional qualifications where relevant and progression opportunities
• Paid DBS check