Looking for Purposeful Work with Support Around You?
Whether you’re experienced in care, exploring a new career, or looking for work that truly matters, MacIntyre School could be the right place for you.
At MacIntyre School, we support children and young people with learning disabilities and autism to develop confidence, independence, and life skills at their own pace. Our work is built on kindness, consistency, and strong relationships. We make sure our staff are supported every step of the way.
Alongside high-quality day-to-day care, we create personalised support plans that help children reach meaningful milestones in ways that work for them. Our curriculum offers a wide range of learning opportunities, both in school and in the community, focusing on practical skills, communication, and wellbeing.
About the Role
As a Support Worker in our Children’s Homes, you’ll support up to ten young people aged 9 to 19 across two homes. You’ll often work one to one, helping each child feel safe, understood, and encouraged.
You won’t be doing this alone. You’ll be part of a consistent, well-supported team with clear guidance, training, and opportunities to learn. No previous care experience is required. We provide full training and ongoing support.
What Your Day Might Include
Early shifts may involve:
* Supporting young people with morning routines and getting ready for school
* Preparing breakfast
* Assisting with medication, with training provided
* Providing personal care in a respectful and supportive way
Late shifts may involve:
* Supporting after-school activities such as swimming, trampolining, bowling, or sensory play
* Helping prepare evening meals
* Light household tasks
* Supporting young people with bedtime routines
You’ll also:
* Communicate regularly with families, sharing updates and celebrating progress
* Use simple IT systems to keep accurate records and ensure continuity of care
Supporting Individual Needs
Every child is unique. Some may need support with medical needs such as epilepsy or with behaviours of concern. We approach this with understanding, positive behaviour support, and clear guidance. You’ll receive training and ongoing support to help you feel confident and prepared in your role.
The Difference You’ll Help Make
Here are just a few examples of the progress our young people have made recently. Names have been changed for privacy.
* One young person has grown in confidence and now enjoys weekly swimming sessions
* Another is proudly paying for their own shopping, building independence step by step
* A child has learned to brush their own teeth, creating a positive daily routine
* One young person has joined a local rugby club, making friends and enjoying being part of a team
Why Join MacIntyre?
* Full training provided. No previous care experience required
* A supportive, values-driven team environment
* Opportunities for full-time, part-time, and flexible working
* A role where progress is celebrated, however big or small
* A workplace that values respect, inclusion, and learning
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
If you’re looking for a role where you can learn, grow, and make a meaningful contribution, with support around you, we’d love to hear from you. Working at our children’s home near Aylesbury offers purpose, connection, and the chance to be part of something truly positive.
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.
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About you
You don't need experience to become a Children's Support Worker at MacIntyre. We’re looking for passionate individuals who have the right attitude, excellent customer service skills, and share our values. If you’re someone who celebrates differences, values inclusion, and is eager to learn, you’ll be a great fit for our team.
We believe in supporting our staff every step of the way, which is why we’ll help you earn your Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare as you develop in your role.
Drivers are preferred as we are located in a rural village with no nearby public transport. However, if you have other reliable means of getting to work, then we encourage you to apply. Please note that you must live within 15 miles of Wingrave.
Who are we?
MacIntyre School offers an innovative and challenging curriculum individually tailored to provide each student with the best possible learning opportunities and outcomes. It is focused on developing communication, functional skills and independence in context. Learning takes place throughout the waking day whether at school, in the residential houses or out in the community, where we provide an exciting range of off-site learning activities.
Learning activities may include: life skills (e.g. using public transport, shopping, cooking and cleaning), physical exercise (e.g. climbing, swimming, walking, water sports), work experience (e.g. on a farm), community access (e.g. in shops or cafes) or class based activities (e.g. music and dance & creative arts).
Awarded “Good” at our Ofsted inspection, here are some of the reasons you'll enjoy joining our team:
'Adults never stop wanting the best for the pupils. They see what each pupil might be capable of and work patiently and determinedly towards it. This is a school of aspiration and positivity.'
'Leaders know their school well and have a deep understanding of the complex context. The strong leadership from senior leaders has already resulted in much success. Staff are extremely proud to work at this school, and rightly so.'
Training and Development
At Macintyre we fully support your training and development to become the best Support Worker you can be. 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 Support Workers 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 becoming a Children's Support Worker at our Children's Home in Wingrave 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, 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 statement
MacIntyre safeguards and promotes the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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 Information
We will take every precaution to keep you and everyone involved safe during the recruitment process and your employment with MacIntyre. We encourage all our employees to follow Government advice and get vaccinated against COVID and flu.