Support Worker Flexible Hours

**Looking for a worthwhile job with the hours that work for you ?**

Join us as a Relief Support Worker, we provide support 24 hours a day seven days per week so we can probably offer the hours that suit you. You will be joining a team that support five fantastic adults who have a learning disability.

**How Relief hours work**

It's a bit like a zero hour contract but without the bad bits.
- You don't have to work when it's not convenient for you.
- Receive the same training towards professional qualifications as permanent staff.
- We offer these contracts not because it suits us but because it suits you.
- Job security and career development

The Relief (Bank) post supports the permanent rota staff by completing shifts that are vacant due to annual leave, training and other staff absences. As such, hours are non-specific but your manager will endeavour to balance the needs of the service against your own work/life balance as appropriately as possible.

We normally plan the rotas one month in advance, but additional opportunities also come up due to unexpected staff absences.

**What will your day be like?**

You will be supporting people like Stephen* and Julie. They each have their own mobility vehicles, this is great as we are able to use these to get into town and visit parks and local attraction's. It would help if you have a manual driving licence but it's not essential.

Stephen loves visiting the local coffee shops, he'd happily spend all day in one. He's not shy about introducing himself to other customers and staff and of course he'll introduce you to his new friends. He has diabetes so has to watch what he eats. Like the rest of us when it comes to food he's not great at following the rules. In his case he's happy to change the rules and a little friendly guidance and support is required. He can be quite persistent so sometimes its more than a little support to keep him following a healthy diet.

Julie loves music especially the favourites from when she was growing up. Her Spotify playlist is very well worn. You may get tired of hearing the same old songs but you won't get tired of seeing the pleasure they bring her, even more so if you'll join in and sing along. She loves going for a drive in her car. Sometimes she enjoys the journey as much the destination. Sometimes its good to just sit back, take in the sights and enjoy the wind in your hair.

Support with maintaining friendships and family connections. can make a real difference. You'll also support with everyday living needs such as cooking, shopping and helping them to become more independent.

You'll take your turn on a rota which includes early mornings, evenings and weekends. If you are interested in part-time work let us know which days work best for you, we can be flexible but ideally look for a minimum of two or three shifts per week.
- “I came from a background in retail and this job has been a totally different experience. Each day is different and every day I go home feeling I truly made a difference in someone else's life, I just wish I had thought about this type of work sooner.” - Support Worker, 2021._
- _Names changed for privacy_

**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 bac