Support Worker Flexible hours

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking charity as a Relief Support Worker, where your passion can make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. This role offers flexible hours tailored to your needs, allowing you to engage in enriching activities such as arts, crafts, and community outings. With a commitment to training and development, you'll receive the support needed to grow professionally while enjoying a rewarding work-life balance. Be part of an inclusive environment that values your contributions and encourages creativity, all while making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Six weeks' annual leave

Workplace Pension

Employee Assistance Plan

Health Cash Plan

Sick Pay

Life assurance for dependents

Rewards Scheme

Perks discounts at retailers

Blue Light Card discounts

Enhanced DBS paid by MacIntyre

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; passion and drive to make a difference are key.
• Flexibility is desirable as activities occur during various times.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in attending learning centers and community activities.
• Engage in various activities like arts, crafts, and outings.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication Skills

Empathy

Education

No formal qualifications required

Tools

Computer Suite

Job description

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Looking for a worthwhile job with the hours that work for you?

Join us as a Relief Support Worker. We provide support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so we can probably offer the hours that suit you.

How Relief hours work

It's similar to a zero-hour contract but without the drawbacks:

• You don't have to work when it's not convenient for you.
• Receive the same training towards professional qualifications as permanent staff.
• We offer these contracts because they suit you, not just us.
• Over 95% of our staff are on permanent contracts, and you'll be supported to apply for one when it's right for you.
• Job security and career development.

The Relief (Bank) post supports permanent rota staff by filling shifts that are vacant due to leave, training, or absences. Hours are non-specific, but your manager will try to balance service needs with your work/life balance.

Rotas are usually planned a month in advance, with additional opportunities arising from unexpected absences.

What would you be doing?

This varied role involves supporting people to attend our learning centre in Kennington, Oxfordshire, and providing one-to-one support in the community. Activities include supported employment, arts and crafts, snooker, baking, drama, music, dance, and horticulture.

You might support a group to visit Abingdon Market, play mini golf, or go swimming. Alternatively, you could take William* to work experience at a farm or a museum visit.

Some afternoons may be spent in our learning centre, which features a computer suite, accessible kitchen, sensory/games room, and a large courtyard. We also hold monthly discos for fun and socializing. We welcome new ideas and hobbies from our staff.

Please note: We are currently unable to offer sponsorships as we await further guidance from the Home Office. Applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered at this time. Thank you for understanding.

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About you

No experience is necessary. Many join from hospitality or retail sectors and find their skills transfer well. If you have passion and drive to make a difference, we can teach you the rest.

You can choose to work full-time, part-time, or relief, and we can discuss your preferred hours during the interview. Flexibility is desirable as activities occur during the day, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Having a UK manual driving license is preferred, as our learners like to be on the move.

About us

MacIntyre is a national charity supporting over 1,200 people with learning disabilities and/or autism. Founded in 1966 by a parent of a child with disabilities, we celebrate and develop everyone's unique talents.

Training and Development

We support your training and development throughout your career. During probation, you'll receive eLearning, face-to-face training, and mentoring. Ongoing, you'll have access to our Learning and Development team, Quality Specialists, and HR, who will help you learn, develop professionally, and achieve qualifications—free of charge.

Pay and Rewards

We offer benefits including:

• Six weeks' annual leave including public holidays
• Workplace Pension with 3% employer contribution
• Staff Savings Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Health Cash Plan for treatments like optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropody
• Sick Pay (qualifying period)
• Life assurance for dependents
• Rewards Scheme
• Perks discounts at retailers
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Enhanced DBS paid by MacIntyre

How to apply

If interested, click the Apply button on our website, fill out your details, and upload your CV. Alternatively, call 01908 357 016 for a manual application form. Applications may close early if we receive enough responses, so apply soon.

Safer Recruitment and Diversity

We prioritize safeguarding and promoting welfare. We work with successful candidates to complete necessary checks. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, offering accessibility options on our website. This post is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1).