Support Worker - Adult Services

MacIntyre; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks' annual leave

Pension scheme

Paid DBS check

Health and wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Ongoing training and career dev

Job summary

MacIntyre is hiring a Support Worker to assist Daniel* who has cerebral palsy and epilepsy. The role involves hands-on, person-centred care, including PEG feeding and mobility support, within a dedicated team.

Applicants should be confident, reliable, and able to work well with others; a full UK driving licence is essential as driving service vehicles is required. We welcome diverse backgrounds and values-driven care.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required and willingness to drive as part of the role.
• Confidence in physically demanding support situations.
• Teamwork and clear communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Daniel* with PEG feeding.
• Providing physical support and moving & handling assistance for cerebral palsy.
• Supporting him in managing epilepsy, following care plans.
• Working proactively to support positive outcomes.
• Collaborating with the wider support team to ensure consistency of care.

Skills

Driving licence

Teamwork

Confidence

Communication

Job description

Help Daniel* Live His Glorious Ordinary Life

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, confident, and compassionate Support Worker to join a dedicated team supporting Daniel*, a young man with complex needs. This is a rewarding role for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and is committed to delivering consistent, high-quality, person-centred support.

Daniel* has cerebral palsy and epilepsy, and requires support with PEG feeding. He can also require support at times, so we're looking for someone who is calm, resilient, and skilled at working proactively to promote positive outcomes.

A background in healthcare or social care is desirable, but what matters most is your confidence, reliability, and ability to work well as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting Daniel* with PEG feeding.
• Providing physical support and moving & handling assistance in relation to his cerebral palsy.
• Supporting him in managing his epilepsy, following his associated care plans.
• Working proactively to support positive outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with the wider support team to ensure consistency of care.

*Name changed for privacy reasons.

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About you

We're looking for people who celebrate differences, and we strive to make all our staff feel included, valued and respected.

Essential:

• Confidence in physically demanding support situations.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to drive as part of the role.

Desirable:

• Experience in social care (healthcare experience desirable).

You must be a driver with a licence, as you will be driving service vehicles.

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.