Support Worker Full & Part time

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

Overview

Do you have a passion to help others? Want to give something positive back? Help our Award winning charity to support and empower people with learning disabilities - it's one of the most heartfelt feelings in the world and something that will stay with you forever We have vacancies for full & part-time Support Workers at our Registered Care service in Crownhill, Milton Keynes. About the role We are looking for fun, enthusiastic and motivated people to bring new ideas and experiences for the people we support. They have a range of learning disabilities and in some cases physical disabilities and you will support them in their favourite activities and pastimes. The individuals love being out and about accessing the community, this could be pubs, dancing, country walks, going on holiday, meal's out or drawing, pampering sessions , Lego, puzzles and having staff to listen to them These are active houses with a total of 14 people supported in two neighbouring properties. Some of the people we support also require help with personal care, dressing and medication. You will also support their emotional needs and find ways to facilitate good communication - not everyone at these services has verbal communication but we provide full Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) coaching. You'll take your turn working shifts on a rota, including days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins. There are around three sleep-ins a month, and shift times are 07:30 to 15:00 and 14:30 to 22:00. 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. We will provide you with full training and with day-to-day help and advice from your Head of Service (Frontline Manager). The registered manager and senior team lead by example, promoting the vision and values of the service. One staff member said, "[Registered manager] is very good at listening, she is very approachable, almost here every day and works her socks off. - CQC Report July 2017 What we need from you Firstly, you don’t need experience to become a Support Worker but it’s not easy. The work can be demanding and challenging at times but no two days are the same and the reward of seeing YOUR personal impact is incredibly inspiring and it’s something you’ll never forget. As long as you have the passion and drive to want to make a real difference, we’ll teach you the rest. With your key attributes and our training, together we can deliver the best possible support. 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 which includes a small mini bus. Your licence must also be over 12 months old in order to comply with the insurance. Who are we? 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 Behavior Support strategy ensures we see the person first, not their disability. Pay and Rewards MacIntyre provides a full induction and ongoing training, including the opportunity to gain nationally accredited vocational qualifications. We also offer a range of benefits which includes: 30 days annual leave (including statutory public holidays) pro rata for part-time staff 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 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. Alternatively 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 357016 and we will send an application form to you. Sometimes it’s easier to chat it all out over the phone so please, don’t hesitate to call our friendly team to discuss any of your questions. We won’t judge if you decide not to go ahead. 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. 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. Empowering people with a learning disability to live a life that makes sense to them Contact 01908 357016 in case of query. Registered Charity No. 250840 Keywords macintyre care, charity, charity worker, learning disabilities, learning disability, autism, autistic, learning support worker, support worker, relief support worker, care worker, part time, part time care worker, carer, health care worker, HCA, health care practitioner, care practitioner, full time, full time care worker, full time carer, 38 hours per week, Milton Keynes, Bucks, Buckinghamshire, This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89699500

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