Support Worker - Empowering People with Autism and Learning Disabilities at Our Children's Home in Leighton Buzzard
At Macintyre, we're more than just a service provider-we're a community dedicated to empowering people with autism and learning disabilities to live their lives on their own terms. We're looking for passionate, dedicated people to join us as Support Workers at our children's home in Leighton Buzzard. You'll play an essential role in helping young people with autism and learning disabilities thrive, develop life skills, and become more independent. If you have personal experience supporting a loved one with autism or learning disabilities, or simply have a passion for making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Everyone has a voice and is listened to: We create a space where the voices of those we support, our staff, and the community are heard and respected.
We never stop growing, both professionally and personally, to ensure we're providing the best possible support.
We make sure that everyone, both the people we support and our team members, feels safe, empowered, and in control of their lives.
We recognize the importance of building strong relationships with the people we support, their families, and the wider community to create a sense of belonging.
We focus on quality, not quantity. You won't find rushed schedules here-instead, we offer the time and space to build meaningful relationships with the people you support. Meet Our Amazing Young People:
Ryan loves planning fun outings, discovering new places, and has a creative flair for painting nails and shopping.
Emily is determined to achieve her personal goals and dreams, and truly values the support she receives to help her reach them.
Support young people with autism and learning disabilities to live life on their own terms
Assist with daily tasks like personal care, meal prep, and social activities
Plan and participate in fun outings and activities that foster growth and independence
Build trusting relationships with the people you support, celebrating their individuality and achievements
Full training and continuous development opportunities
Flexible working hours to ensure a healthy work-life balance
A competitive salary and benefits package
A genuine opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of people with autism and learning disabilities
If you share our values, are ambitious, and are ready to support people to live their best lives, we'd love to welcome you to our team.
Apply today to become a Support Worker and start an incredible, rewarding journey with Macintyre, where your contribution can truly change lives.
#You must hold a clean, full UK manual driving licence, as you will be responsible for driving the service vehicles.
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.
Safer Recruitment and Diversity statement
MacIntyre safeguards and promotes the welfare of the children, young people and adults we support. 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. COVID-19 Information
We encourage all our employees to follow Government advice and get vaccinated against COVID and flu.