Support Worker. Flexible hours

MacIntyre; Thame; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a respected charity as a Support Worker in Thame, where you'll provide essential support to individuals with learning disabilities. The role involves flexible hours, person-centred care, and making a genuine impact on people's lives, particularly as they transition and seek social engagement.

Benefits

5.6 weeks' annual leave including statutory public holidays

Workplace Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Health Cash Plan

Life assurance scheme

MacIntyre Rewards Scheme

Qualifications

• Good knowledge or training in Autism and mental health.
• Must have a UK manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in daily activities, promoting independence.
• Facilitate social inclusion and emotional support.

Skills

Compassion

Flexibility

Respect

Education

Knowledge or training in Autism and mental health

UK manual driving licence

Job description

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Join Our Team and Make a Difference! (Thame, Oxfordshire)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you share our values of honesty, respect, fun, compassion, and kindness? We are looking for dedicated, compassionate and flexible Support Workers to join our team in Thame, Oxfordshire, providing essential support to people with learning disabilities and/or autism.

About Us:

We are a charity dedicated to supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism, helping them lead fulfilling lives within their communities. We recruit people who share our values and believe that every person is unique. We don't just see people we support as "individuals"; we see them as people with hopes, dreams, and goalsjust like everyone else.

The Role:

As a Support Worker, you will play an essential role in supporting people in our care, providing person-centred support that respects each person’s uniqueness. You will be helping them to live their lives as independently as possible, while supporting them in their daily activities, socialising, learning new skills.

One person you may support is *Geoffrey, he is a wonderful person who is at the beginning of their transition from male to female. Your role will include:

• Accepting Geoffrey for who they are and supporting them throughout their transition.
• Supporting Geoffrey in feeling comfortable with their feelings and emotions, providing a safe and accepting environment.
• Encouraging Geoffrey’s social inclusion by helping them get out and connect with others who share similar interests.
• Supporting Geoffrey with life skills both at home and out and about, such as shopping, cooking, and helping with washing hair or having a shower
• Respecting Geoffrey’s autonomy , including understanding that they may cancel support on the day if needed.

Flexible Support Worker Role Variable Hours

We’re looking for a compassionate and dependable individual to provide flexible support to Geoffrey. This is ideal for someone who can adapt to changing schedules and is available to step in when needed.

While there are no fixed regular shifts, the typical pattern of shifts you may be asked to cover includes:

• Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:00am to 4:00pm
• On alternate Mondays, a later shift of 1:00pm to 5:30pm, with a return pick-up at 7:15pm after Geoffrey attends a social group
• Occasionally, later starts or finishes may be needed depending on Geoffrey’s mental health and support needs

You may be asked to cover full weeks when the main staff member is on leave. Flexibility is key, as support needs can vary

Why Relief Hours Work for You:

• Flexibility to choose when you work, ensuring it fits your lifestyle.
• Receive the same professional training as permanent staff.
• A role designed around your convenience, while providing important support to those in need.
• Over 95% of our staff transition to permanent roles, and we will guide you every step of the way.
• Job security and career development opportunities.

What’s In It for You:

• Gain valuable experience and training in social care.
• Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and passionate team.
• Make a lasting impact on the lives of the people you support, including Geoffrey and others with unique and inspiring stories.
• If you’re someone who can bring your passion to the team, and would like to make a meaningful difference to people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you!

"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. We appreciate your understanding."

*Name changed for privacy

About You:

We are looking for individuals who have:

• A good knowledge or training in Autism and mental health.
• A UK manual driving licence (essential for supporting people to access the community).
• Person-centred values: You’ll put the person at the heart of everything you do, respecting their choices and preferences.
• Compassion and kindness: You will support people to lead fulfilling lives, while being a reliable and empathetic friend and mentor.
• Respect and understanding: Recognising and valuing the differences in everyone.
• Flexibility and adaptability: With relief hours, you can choose when you work, making it easy to fit around your lifestyle.

About us

MacIntyre is a national charity which supports over 1,200 people with a learning disability and/or autism.

We were founded in 1966 by the visionary parent of a child with disabilities and have been growing steadily ever since. We celebrate and develop everyone’s unique gifts, talents and contributions.

Pay and Rewards

We provide a range of benefits to reward and thank our staff which includes:

• 5.6 weeks' annual leave including statutory public holidays
• Workplace Pension scheme MacIntyre will contribute 3% of your salary to all eligible employees
• MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Health Cash Plan which provides money back on core health treatments such as: optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropody (at reduced cost)
• MacIntyre Sick Pay (qualifying period)
• Life assurance scheme offering valuable benefits to your dependents
• MacIntyre Rewards Scheme which recognises and rewards staff
• MacIntyre Perks which offers up to 6% discount off leading retailers including Tesco, Curry/PC World, Costa and many more
• Access to the Blue Light Card which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street for emergency and social care staff.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (cost paid by MacIntyre)

How to apply

If this job sounds like the right fit for you, click on the Apply button on the MacIntyre website, complete some brief details and upload your CV.

Alternatively if you would prefer to complete a manual application form, call us 01908 357 016 and we will send an application form to you.

Please note: we reserve the right to close this advert early if we have received a sufficient number of applications, so don't delay, apply today.

Safer Recruitment and Diversity statement

MacIntyre safeguards and promotes the welfare of the children, young people and adults we support. Therefore we work with successful candidates to complete appropriate checks prior to joining.

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