Support Workers

MacIntyre ,
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
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Salary: £8.75 an hour plus great benefits

Overview

Could you support people with learning disabilities, helping them live life on their own terms? Could you make a small contribution of time, to make a big difference? We love what we do and are recognised as an award winning charty for our passion and dedication. Join us as a Support Worker (experienced or not) and you'll soon see why About the role We have vacancies for Full -time Support Workers in our Supported Living services in Westoning (Flitwick), Bedfordshire, part-time opportunities are also available, these would be discussed at interview. You will play a key part in providing support, over two semi-detached properties and 4 gentlemen (aged from 50 - 64), to live as independently as possible. You will join in with their favourite pastimes and hobbies, helping them be active members of their local community. Activities might include going to the golfing range, day trips to the seaside, walking, listening to music, shopping, going out for meals or to the pub, taking people to and from their learning centre or day opportunities. Due to age and the complexity of their learning disabilities, individuals require support with personal care and medication. There can sometimes also be behaviours that challenge. The work can be demanding and doesn't suit everyone, but if it's right for you, you'll find it incredibly rewarding and valuable, and you'll be adding value to the people you are supporting We will provide you with full training and with day-to-day help and advice from your Frontline Manager. About us We are an Award winning Charity that has the core belief that everyone has potential, something to offer and a valuable contribution to make to their community. We use a person centered approach to keep the people we support safe, happy and healthy and to ensure each individual is able to live a life that makes sense to them. Using a Positive Behaviour Support strategy ensures we see the person first, not their disability. What we need from you Experience is not necessary, as we provide a full induction and free training programme. People join us from many different backgrounds, it's more important to us that you have a positive approach and are willing to learn. It is essential for these positions that you hold a full manual driving licence which allows you to drive in the UK, as you will be required to drive service vehicles. You must also have a minimum of one year's driving experience for insurance purposes. Training and benefits MacIntyre provides a full induction and ongoing training, including the opportunity to gain nationally accredited vocational qualifications, free of charge. Our benefits include: 30 days' annual leave (including public holidays) Workplace pension scheme MacIntyre Perks which offers up to 6% discount off leading retailers including Tesco, Curry/PC World, Costa and many more Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme Cashplan which provides money back on core health treatments such as: optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropody MacIntyre Rewards Scheme MacIntyre pays for your DBS check Part-time positions are pro rata. Next Steps If this job sounds like the right fit for you, click on the green Apply button on the MacIntyre website, complete some brief details and upload your CV. We are also currently recruiting Temporary roles to people who find themselves out of work at this time. You can find them in the job search facility on our website by searching for Temp, or contact us on 01908 357106 Safer Recruitment Statement MacIntyre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Therefore we work with successful candidates to complete appropriate checks prior to joining. If you would prefer to complete a manual application form, you can either download one from the attachments on our website advert or phone us on 01908 357 016 and we will send an application form to you. Please note: we reserve the right to close this advert early if we have received a sufficient number of applications, so don't delay, apply today. Empowering people with a learning disability to live a life that makes sense to them Contact 01908 357016 in case of query. 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