Support Worker

MacIntyre

  • Milton Keynes
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Can you create a fun and inviting environment? Where no 2 days are the same.Every day at MacIntyre is different, but one thing is the same: the achievement you will feel as you watch the people who draw on our support develop and grow as a result of your input, continued guidance and encouragement is extremely fulfilling.We are looking for the right people to join our Lifelong Learning provision in Milton Keynes which is based over three sites across the area. We also support in the community.Offering a variety of activities and opportunities to adults with a learning disability and/or autism to gain new skills. Having and sharing new experiences to develop their independence.You can make a real difference if you have a passion or a skill that you would be willing to share. If so we would love to hear from you. You will need to hold a UK manual driving licence.Our core hours are 9:00am - 4:00pm Monday to Friday but there will also be occasional evening & weekend activities.Experience isn't always necessary. People often join us from many different sectors and find their skills adapt well. As long as you have the passion and drive to join Macintyre, we will teach you the rest.If you think this is the role for you then please do apply.#IND1The ideal candidateThis role would suit someone who is passionate about supporting others; expressing new and creative ideas and who has a kind and caring nature.You will need to have a flexible approach to the work environment and hours, as weekend and evening working will be expected. We have a range of opportunities available: including full-time, part-time or relief contracts, so we're bound to have something for you.If you would like to know more about MacIntyre then please do head over to our website. Click to find out more.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 everyone's unique gifts, talents and contributions.Training and DevelopmentAt Macintyre we fully support your training and development. We know it can be daunting to start a new job, and not everyone learns the same way, so throughout your probation we will provide you with a mixture of eLearning, face-to-face training and mentoring support whilst on the job.But it doesn't stop there - throughout your career with us you will have access to our own dedicated in house Learning and Development team, Quality Specialists and HR Teams. These teams, along with your Manager, will provide you with opportunities to learn and develop professionally as well as enabling and supporting you to achieve professional qualifications and career progression opportunities - all free of charge.Pay and RewardsWe provide a range of benefits to reward and thank our staff which includes:
  • Six 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, pleaser phone us onand 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 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.COVID-19 InformationDuring the pandemic we are following Government guidance regarding reducing transmission rates. This means we are taking every precaution to keep you and everyone involved safe during the recruitment process.Additionally, evidence of full vaccination (or exemption) against COVID-19 is a requirement of this role (e.g. Vaccination 1 & 2). You can join us if you have had at least one vaccination (21 days before you start work) and have your second vaccination 10 weeks after your first vaccination.

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