Support Worker

Macintyre; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organisation in St Albans is seeking a full-time Support Worker to assist children with learning disabilities in daily activities. The role involves preparing meals, providing personal care, and delivering emotional support. Ideal candidates should have a UK driving license and a positive attitude. No prior experience is required, but a willingness to learn and embrace diversity is essential. The position offers six weeks of annual leave and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Six weeks annual leave

Workplace pension scheme

Employee Assistance Plan

Health Cash Plan

Life assurance scheme

MacIntyre Rewards Scheme

Enhanced DBS Certificate

Qualifications

• Must hold a UK manual or automatic driver's licence.
• Willingness to learn and celebrate differences.
• Ready to undergo appropriate checks.

Responsibilities

• Support children's daily activities and routines.
• Prepare meals and keep the environment tidy.
• Assist with personal care and medication administration.
• Guide children through structured days and essential life skills.
• Organise outings during holidays and weekends.

Skills

Good customer service skills

Ability to work positively with children

Driving skills

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a full-time Support Worker to join our team in St Albans. You will work a mixture of early shifts from 7 am–3 pm, late shifts from 2 pm–10 pm, and alternating weekends. You will support four children and young people with learning disabilities in all aspects of their daily lives, bringing good humour and resilience to make each day both enjoyable and meaningful. You will help them get ready for school, prepare meals, assist with household chores, provide personal care and medication support, and create a welcoming home while they are at school. During school holidays and weekends you will help ease the transition from school routines to enjoyable outings such as the beach or theme parks.

Responsibilities

• Support all daily activities for the children and young people.
• Prepare meals and assist with household chores.
• Assist with personal care and medication.
• Tidy and prepare the weekly activity plan for evenings while children are at school.
• Guide children through structured days and teach essential life skills.
• Provide a calm and reassuring presence to help children thrive.
• Organise and accompany outings during school holidays and weekends.

Child Preferences

• Alex enjoys quiet moments, reading stories, relaxing in the sensory room, or visiting the farm.
• Arnold prefers watching favourite soaps, shopping, and finds real achievement in his work experience at the local charity shop.
• Dave loves getting his hands dirty, exploring the garden, playing in the mud, and enjoys time in the park with staff.
• Jack loves puzzles, playing games on his iPad, water play, Disney films, and has enjoyed trips to the theatre.

Qualifications

• Must be a driver with a UK manual or automatic licence and must have own insured transport for business use.
• Experience is not necessary; the right attitude, good customer service skills, and a willingness to learn are essential.
• Share our values of celebrating differences, inclusion, respect, and compassion.
• Ready to complete appropriate checks before starting.

About MacIntyre

MacIntyre is a national charity supporting over 1,200 people with learning disabilities and/or autism. Founded in 1966, we provide personalised support to help each individual reach their full potential. We are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion within our workforce.

Benefits

• Six weeks annual leave including statutory public holidays.
• Workplace pension scheme – MacIntyre contributes 3 % of salary to all eligible employees.
• MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) for health and wellbeing.
• Health Cash Plan covering core treatments such as optical, dental, physiotherapy, and chiropody at reduced cost.
• MacIntyre Sick Pay (qualifying period).
• Life assurance scheme for dependents.
• MacIntyre Rewards Scheme to recognise and reward staff.
• MacIntyre Perks offering up to 6 % discount off leading retailers.
• Access to Blue Light Card for wide discounts on high street and online.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (cost paid by MacIntyre).