Are you looking for a flexible role where you can make a positive impact on people's lives?
If you're a fun, kind, and compassionate person, then we're looking for you too!
You'll be based in one of our friendly homes in Aylesbury, supporting and empowering adults with learning disabilities to live as independently as possible – whether that's teaching everyday life skills, attending appointments together, or sharing hobbies and interests.
Whilst the people who draw on our support enjoy their daily routines, we can guarantee that no day will be the same. You might find yourself supporting Holly* to go to the cinema, Sarah* to volunteer at the local food bank, or enjoying a cosy evening in with Josie* watching a musical with a foot spa. Whilst *Harry enjoys listening to music and playing the piano, *Josh enjoys going to the local pub on a Friday.
You'll build close relationships and create a safe and trusting environment for the administration of daily medications and intimate care, as well as empowering the people who draw on our support to make their own choices and be in control of their own lives.
We are hoping that you know what's happening locally or know where to look for new experiences and opportunities, encouraging connectedness and purpose where they live.
How Relief hours work
It's a bit like a zero hour contract but without the bad bits.
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 not because it suits us but because it suits you.
With over 95% of our staff are on permanent contracts you will be supported to apply for one when its right for you.
Job security and career development
The Relief (Bank) post supports the permanent rota staff by completing shifts that are vacant due to annual leave, training and other staff absences. As such, hours are non-specific but your manager will endeavour to balance the needs of the service against your own work/life balance as appropriately as possible.
We normally plan the rotas one month in advance, but additional opportunities also come up due to unexpected staff absences.
You will need to have a full UK manual driving licence for this role.
*names have been changed for privacy
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About you
Experience and qualifications aren't always necessary – we'll teach you all there is to know. All we ask is that you have a willingness to learn and share the values within our DNA. You might also have transferrable skills, such as providing great customer service.
We are looking for people who celebrate differences, and we strive to make all our staff feel included and respected.
You will need to have a full UK manual driving licence for this role.
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.
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.
Training and Development
At 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 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.
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.
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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