Support Worker Weekends

**Are you looking for work that is truly fulfilling? Do you want a job where your influence will continue long after your shift ends? Could you support adults with a learning disability to live the way they want?**

***We are looking for part-time staff each working 14 hours. If you are wanting to work more hours than this please still get it in contact as we have other opportunities available. We provide support 24/7 so we can usually offer the days and shifts that work for you.

You'll join our friendly team of Support Workers at one of our small, homely supported living services in St Albans. You will be supporting people like Simon*, Ashley* and Susan*. Here's what they had to say about the type of person they are looking for:

- My name is Simon* and I live with 3 other people. I like my staff to be fun and creative, thinking of exciting activities for us to do. I enjoy movie nights, going swimming, visiting restaurants, walking, going to do my personal shopping and barbeques in my garden. All of these are very important to me I like a routine and being busy, this helps me to lead a happy & fulfilled life.

I have a diagnosis of autism. I like to know what is happening and what activities I have planned for each day. I like my staff to be clear when communicating with me and be patient, encouraging and reassuring.

Hello, I'm Ashley* I love arts and crafts which I’m very good at. I have created some wonderful pieces of art. My support workers help me get around town. Sometimes they drive and sometimes we go on public transport. I like staff to explain how much things cost like food, travel and entrance fees.

My name is Susan* my family are really nice, I like my support workers to get on with them. Everyone has good days and not so good days I have a great support plan to help you to get to know me and support me the way I want you to. I am very independent and can do most things myself but I just need good guidance from you. I look forward to meeting you.

Working with people like Simon, Ashley and Susan can be a lot of fun and you don't need any experience as we will train you. Some people rely less than others on verbal communication, so you'll become great at picking up on small non-verbal cues. You'll discover that every tiny thing you do has an impact, and when you get it right, you'll know you got it right: you'll get a chuckle or a smile, you'll see someone's body relax or their eyes light up.

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‘’I joined MacIntyre 3 years ago as a support practitioner, before this job I was a warehouse assistant and had no previous experience in the care sector. I get paid to have fun with the people I support and I love my job. I wouldn’t want to do anything else now.’’_**
- names changed for confidentiality

As well as the weekend only position we also have other part-time opportunities available during the wee. Just let us know what hours work for you.

**About you**

Of course we welcome you if you've been a care assistant or support worker, but experience isn’t necessary. If you share our values, are warm, friendly and willing to learn, you’re likely to be a great fit.

We’re looking for people who celebrate differences, and we strive to make all our staff feel included, valued and respected.

**About us**

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.

**Pay and Rewards**

We provide a range of benefits to reward and thank our staff 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