Support Worker

MacIntyre

  • Wrexham
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
Join the team supporting Callum in his first home!Are you fun, upbeat, and ready to make a real difference in someone's life?We're putting together a brand-new team to support a fantastic young man, Callum, as he takes a big and exciting step - moving into his very first home!Callum is full of personality and has lots of interests to share. He's been attending college for the past two years, where he's settled in brilliantly and built some great friendships. Now, he's looking forward to building his independence with a team who really gets him.What's important for Callum?
  • Trust is key - Callum takes time to get to know new people, and we'll be with you every step of the way as you build that connection.
  • Facial expressions and positivity matter! Callum loves to see you smile and show that you're happy to be spending time with him.
  • He enjoys being alongside his support team - encouraging him, praising him, and getting involved in his favourite activities.
Callum's favourite things include:
  • Splashing and relaxing with water play
  • Watching everything from Mrs Browns Boys to High School Musical on his iPad
  • Getting outdoors walking - in any weather! Callum is a big fan of litter picking and keeping active
  • A love for structure and busy, purposeful days
What we're looking for in you:
  • Upbeat, encouraging, and patient - someone who takes time to build trust
  • Physically active and happy to be out walking in all kinds of weather
  • Confident working with others - Callum's family will be a big part of this journey and we'll work closely together
  • Willing to be part of a small, consistent team that puts Callum at the heart of everything
  • You don't have to have any past care experience but a kind, caring, creative and patient attitude is a must. We will train you on all the formal key skills you will need in terms of Emergency first aid, safeguarding and giving medication. We hold a number of training courses that you will be expected to attend whilst you are working with MacIntyre, but don't worry, you will be given plenty of notice.
  • You must however have a resilient, patient and compassionate attitude as there may be times where you will need to help Callum control and regulate his emotions and anxiety in line with his Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plan. But please do not worry, full training on this will be provided
  • Driving isn't essential - while Callum has a mobility car, he's just as happy on public transport or walking.
If you're someone who believes in supporting people to live life their way - with fun, respect, and encouragement - we'd love to hear from you.This is more than a job. It's the start of something amazing for Callum - and maybe for you, too.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.Our VisionFor all people with a learning disability to live a life that makes sense to them.Our MissionWe will support a sense of wellbeing through a celebration of each person's unique gifts, talents and contributions, the quality of our relationships and ensuring the promotion of real opportunities to connect with others.Our purposeTo achieve excellence in everything we do.MacIntyre's “primary purpose” is to make a positive contribution to the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We make this contribution by ensuring that all our interactions are great, that our knowledge and skills represent excellence and that we support people to develop purposeful and warm relationships. Our “secondary purpose” is to have a positive influence in our local communities and on our sector by connecting well, nurturing partnerships and demonstrating best practice.Our DNAMacIntyre has a particular way of working with people and because it is so important to all our activities we call it our DNA. It is a combination of our values and the way that we put those values into actions that is unique to MacIntyre. Through our , the promotion of and , we aim to support every person to live a life that makes sense to them, with a level and style of support of their choosing.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 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.Alternatively if you would prefer to complete a manual application form, call usand 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.

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