Support Worker

Support Worker Be the reason someone believes in themselves. Not all superheroes wear capes. Some turn up in trainers, ready to change lives just by being present. About the Role At Macintyre we don’t just support young people with autism and learning disabilities. We walk beside them as they grow, explore, and find their place in the world. You’ll be shaping futures, not just filling a job. Who You’ll Support Ryan might ask you to join him for a nail‑painting session before planning your next mini road trip. Liam may need a cheerleader while he conquers the bowling lanes or tries something brand new. Ben is all about the thrill of trampoline parks, the outdoors, or anything that sparks a smile. Emily has dreams and you’ll be the one cheering her on, step by step, as she smashes every goal. What You’ll Do Support daily routines with dignity, humour, and heart. Plan and share experiences that build confidence and independence. Create a home where young people feel seen, heard, and valued. Be the person they can count on in the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Why This Role is Different We don’t do tick‑box care. We do person‑first, purpose‑driven, radically human support. At Macintyre we build real relationships. You’ll have the time, space, and backing to be part of someone’s world, not just their week. Whether you’ve worked in care for years or are brand new to support work, if you’ve got the heart we’ve got the training. About You Experience isn’t always necessary. If you have the right attitude, good customer‑service skills, share our values and are willing to learn, you’re likely to be a great fit. We celebrate differences and strive to make all our staff feel included, valued and respected. Important Requirement You must hold a clean, full UK manual driving licence, as you will be responsible for driving the service vehicles. About Us Macintyre is a national charity that supports over 1,200 people with a learning disability and/or autism. Founded in 1966, we celebrate and develop everyone’s unique gifts, talents and contributions. Training and Development We fully support your training and development. Throughout your probation you will receive eLearning, face‑to‑face training and mentoring support. Throughout your career you can access our dedicated in‑house Learning and Development team, Quality Specialists and HR Teams. These teams, along with your manager, provide opportunities to learn, develop professionally and pursue professional qualifications and career progression – all free of charge. Pay and Rewards Six weeks’ annual leave including statutory public holidays. Workplace pension scheme – we 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 – 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 dependants. Macintyre Rewards Scheme which recognises and rewards staff. Macintyre Perks – up to 6% discount off leading retailers including Tesco, Curry/PC World, Costa and many more. Access to the Blue Light Card – thousands of 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 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 and we will send an application form to you. 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. 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. Our accessibility toolbar allows you options such as read adverts in another language, change the font, and adjust colours. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr