Is your career in care as rewarding as it could be? Are you frustrated with unrealistic schedules that leave no time for the people you support?
We are seeking Full-time & Part-time Support Workers for our support service in Shifnal near Telford. as full training will be given to those who have a passion to work within this sector. S o you must be a driver with a full clear driver's license. The various shift patterns through which we provide 1:1 support are:
30pm with sleep-in
30 an hour as base salary, you'll have the opportunity to work sleep-ins* at £60 per night. You'll also have the pleasure of receiving the Blue Light discount card and making savings at the checkout, along with other benefits detailed below.
The role involves supporting three adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism who enjoy living as independently as possible, maintaining or learning new daily living skills. Their favourite activities include shopping, cooking, arts and crafts, visiting National Trust sites, zoos and farms, local short and longer walks, baking and social events.
Support workers also support to attend medical appointments and may require help getting ready in the morning, having a shower and the administration of medication.
The rota patterns will include the various shifts mentioned above. (Rotas will be available 6 weeks in advance.).
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*If you're not familiar with it, for a sleep-in shift, you sleep at the person's home overnight in the spare room, ready to wake up and provide support if someone is restless. In the Shropshire area, we pay £60 per sleep-in.
Experience isn't always necessary to become a Support Worker (also known as Care Assistant) for MacIntyre. You must be a driver with a manual full UK driver's license.
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 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)
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.
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, you can either download one from the attachments on our website advert or phone us on 01908 357 016 and we will send an application form to you.
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