Support Worker

MacIntyre; Westoning; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks’ annual leave per year

Pension scheme

Paid DBS check

Health and wellbeing support

Shopping discounts through Blue Light卡

Ongoing training and career开发

Job summary

MacIntyre in Westoning invites compassionate people to join our team as Female Support Workers. You will help seven individuals with learning disabilities live life their way, assisting with mobility, medical access, and community activities.

No experience is required, and a manual driving licence is essential for vehicle duties. We offer 37.5, 30 or 22.5 hours weekly on a rota that includes weekends and sleep-ins.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, friendly and willing to learn.
• Driver must have a manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with mobility and accessing medical care.
• Help with daily routines and enrichment activities.
• Accompany on trips to learning centre, park, and social activities.
• Create a warm, engaging home environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Driving licence (manual)

Job description

Create Moments That Matter - Female Support Workers Wanted

Why not start a career in social care that's as rewarding as it is fun? No experience needed - just kindness, curiosity, and a sense of adventure.

Join our team in Westoning, supporting 7 amazing people with learning disabilities to live life their way. You will be helping these people with every aspect of their lives from helping with their mobility, and accessing medical care, to getting out and experiencing as much of life as possible, you will need to be imaginative and fun to enrich the lives of the people we support in a way that’s individual and person centered.

Either 37.5, 30 or 22.5 hours per week, on a rota basis including weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins. Let Susan and David* tell you what great support looks like

Susan and David don't use words to communicate, but they are experts at showing us what matters to them, and exactly what makes a good support worker.

At home, they want someone who will:

• Bring a relaxed, happy atmosphere to the house
• Share plenty of laughter, silly games and silly voices
• Sing along to their favourite songs
• Turn everyday routines into moments worth enjoying

Out and about, they love:

• Catching up with friends and joining in activities at MacIntyre's Learning Centre in Ampthill
• Fresh air, trips to the park and picnics on sunny days
• Exploring new places and trying new things

And when it's time to put their feet up? Sixties music always wins, especially Elvis. Add a favourite TV programme and they're happy. They'll also love someone creative and enthusiastic to help them discover new interests.

More than support

This role isn't about doing things for people. It's about working alongside them: listening to what they tell us in their own unique ways, and helping them build lives filled with the things that matter most to them.

Susan and David are full of personality. They're looking for someone who will get to know them, celebrate who they are, and help them live rich, meaningful lives.

Could that be you?

* names changed for privacy reasons

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About you

Experience isn't necessary. If you share our values, are warm, friendly and willing to learn, you're likely to be a great fit. We're looking for people who celebrate differences, and we strive to make all our staff feel included, valued and respected.

You must be a driver with a manual licence, as you will be driving service vehicles, also confident in driving an 8 seater vehicle.

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.

This post is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.