Support Worker

Help Create Gloriously Ordinary Lives with MacIntyre Imagine a job where supporting someone to pop into town, enjoy a swim, listen to their favourite music, or spend time outdoors isn't just part of the day it's what makes the day meaningful.At MacIntyre, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a gloriously ordinary life, filled with the everyday moments, friendships, hobbies and choices that matter most. We're looking for someone who shares that belief.We're looking for a Support Worker to join our friendly team, supporting three fantastic young men Ben, Joe and Gary * in their home near Abingdon.Hours:16.5 hours per weekTuesday, Thursday and Friday9.00am 2.30pmYou will need to be a driver, with a UK manual licence.This is a role where relationships come first. You'll get to know each person as an individual, supporting them to do the things they enjoy, build confidence, develop independence and live life on their own terms.Meet Gary Gary loves spending time outdoors and has a real passion for animals, especially horses. He also enjoys music, getting creative through art, and exploring new places and experiences. Every day is different for Gary, and he thrives when supported by someone who shares his enthusiasm for being active, trying new things, and making the most of opportunities in the community.You'll always work alongside another colleague, supporting Gary to live a fun, active, and meaningful life. Together, you'll spend your days out and about, helping Gary discover activities and experiences that reflect his gifts, skills, interests, and passions. Whether that's visiting local parks, spending time with animals, enjoying music, getting creative, or finding new community opportunities, your role will be to support Gary to build meaningful connections and enjoy life to the fullest.This is a role for someone who is creative, enthusiastic, flexible, and happy to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Plans and activities can change throughout the day, so you'll need to be adaptable and enjoy variety. Most importantly, you'll be someone who values person-centred support and is committed to helping Gary live the life he chooses.Why join MacIntyre? At MacIntyre, you'll have the time to build genuine relationships and focus on what really matters to the people you support. We don't just provide carewe support people to live fulfilling, ordinary lives in extraordinary ways.You don't need previous experience in carewhat matters most is kindness, curiosity and a genuine belief that everyone deserves a good life. We'll provide all the training and support you need to build a rewarding career.If you're looking for a role where you'll laugh, learn, build lasting relationships and help people live gloriously ordinary lives every day, we'd love to hear from you.*Names changed for privacy purposes.#INDAbout youIf you are the right person for the role, if you are kind, caring, active and eager to make a difference to peoples lives, we will provide you with the training you need. We sometimes find people with an interest in psychology do well in this role, or perhaps you're considering a specialist career supporting autistic people and people with learning disabilities.You will need a manual driving licence (the men have their own cars). You'll be a people person, creative, flexible and have bucket loads of initiative and great resilience.If you have little or no previous experience in care, we still want to hear from you! we will provide you with an extensive care training package whilst you are getting to know and work with these amazing young men. If you care about having a positive impact on the people you work with, if you think you can be part of a team who will work together to create a warm, cosy and fulfilling home environment for Ben, Joe and Gary* we want to hear from you today!.About usMacIntyre 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 everyones unique gifts, talents and contributions.Pay and RewardsWe provide a range of benefits to reward and thank our staff which includes:Six weeks' annual leave including statutory public holidaysWorkplace Pension scheme MacIntyre will contribute 3% of your salary to all eligible employeesMacIntyre Staff Savings SchemeEmployee Assistance Plan (EAP) to support your health and wellbeingHealth 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 dependentsMacIntyre Rewards Scheme which recognises and rewards staffMacIntyre Perks which offers up to 6% discount off leading retailers including Tesco, Curry/PC World, Costa and many moreAccess 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 applyIf 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.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."Also note that MacIntyre does not offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment."Safer Recruitment and Diversity statementMacIntyre 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.MacIntyre is committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion among our workforce. We want our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and the people we support. As part of this commitment, our accessibility toolbar allows you a number of options: read adverts in another language (including Welsh for our Services located in Wales), change the font to Open Dyslexia, change the colours, and many others. Just click the button marked Accessibility at the top of the screen.TPBN1_UKTJ