Join us as a full-time Support Worker and make a difference every single day.
We're a tight-knit team supporting six wonderful people with learning disabilities, aged 24 to 56, across three houses in Leicester. That's where you come in - your role is to unlock opportunities for people to live a gloriously ordinary life on their own terms, staying connected with their families, friends and communities, and exploring new experiences along the way.
You might start your morning supporting a football-loving, trampoline-bouncing young man who's bursting with energy and never turns down a throwback '90s playlist. Or maybe you're helping someone get ready for the day, making sure they feel confident and put-together because looking good matters to them.
Walking far isn't easy for her, so your UK manual driving licence will help her enjoy the world beyond her neighbourhood - from shops and salons, to parks and coffee spots. It's all about supporting her to live life in a way that makes sense to her: with style, independence, and joy.
You'll join an experienced, supportive team that's always ready to help each other out. We offer excellent training, and with our strong Positive Behaviour Support plans we create an inclusive environment where everyone's voice and needs matter. If you're compassionate, patient, and excited about supporting people to live life to the fullest, we'd love to hear from you. You must be a driver with a clean UK manual licence & be prepared to drive adapted cars. We can only progress applications from female candidates for this role.
Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorships as we await further guidance from the Home Office. We're looking for someone keen to work full-time (37.5 hours per week) and flexible to cover a rota that includes mornings, evenings, and weekends.
While experience as a care assistant or support worker is welcome, it's not essential. We celebrate diversity and strive to make sure everyone on our team feels included, valued, and respected. You bring your enthusiasm - we'll provide the training.
Please note, due to the nature of this service, we can only accept applications from female candidates.
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.
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)
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, call usand we will send an application form to you.
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