Support Worker

Bidvane; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks’ leave

Pension scheme

DBS paid

Health & wellbeing support

Blue Light Card discounts

Induction & training

Professional qualifications

Career progression

Job summary

MacIntyre in Warrington is seeking compassionate individuals to work as Support Workers. You will assist adults with learning disabilities to shape daily life, learn new skills, join community activities and enjoy hobbies and outings.

No prior care experience is required; full induction, training and mentoring are provided, with routes to professional qualifications and progression. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available and pre-employment checks including

Qualifications

• Existing right to work in the UK; Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is unavailable.
• DBS check (level not stated) required.
• Appropriate pre-employment checks required.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities to live the lives they choose.
• Help people learn new skills and take part in community activities.
• Assist with hobbies and days out and participate in outings.
• Promote inclusion and independence through person-centred support.

Skills

Kind and respectful

Warm and friendly

Celebrate differences

Job description

The Support Worker role sits in MacIntyre’s adult learning-disability support service in Warrington. The work involves helping people shape daily life, develop skills, join community activities and enjoy hobbies and outings. No care experience is needed; full induction, training and mentoring are provided, with routes to qualifications and progression. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is unavailable, and appointment is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check.

What the job involves

• Support adults with learning disabilities to live the lives they choose
• Help people learn new skills and take part in community activities
• Support people to enjoy hobbies and days out

Skills & knowledge

• Kind, honest and respectful approach
• Warm, friendly manner and willingness to learn
• Celebrate differences

Checks & eligibility

• Existing right to work in the UK; Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is unavailable
• DBS check (level not stated)
• Appropriate pre-employment checks

What’s offered

• Six weeks’ annual leave including public holidays
• Pension scheme
• DBS check paid for
• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Shopping discounts through Blue Light Card and the staff discount scheme
• Full induction, online and face-to-face training, and mentoring
• Ongoing learning and supported professional qualifications
• Career progression and long-term job security