Support Worker Part time

MacIntyre ,
Worcester, Worcestershire
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Salary: £8.75 an hour plus fantastic benefits

Overview

The feeling of supporting and empowering people with learning disabilities and autism to live a life that makes sense to them. And seeing the difference that YOU can make is truly unforgettable We love what we do and are recognised as an award winning charity for our passion and dedication. Come and join us as a Support Worker and you'll soon see why. About the role You'll join us as a Support Worker , working across two of our supported living services in Worcester . We have part-time positions available (between 20 and 30 hours per week) which can be discussed further at interview. In these two Macintyre services we support 5 people with learning disabilities. You will play a key part in assisting the people we support here 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 swimming, walking, bus trips, going to the cinema and theatre, playing and listening to music, shopping or out for meals. Because of the complexity of their learning disabilities, some people require help with intimate care or medication. When anxious they can display challenging behaviour and require emotional reassurance and support. We will provide you with everything you need to help people manage their behaviour, including specialist Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) training, as well as day-to-day help and advice from your Head of Service (Frontline Manager). You'll take your turn working shifts on a rota, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins. 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. What we need from you Although it can be helpful if you have experience as a care worker or healthcare assistant, this isn't essential. We provide a full induction and free training programme. People join us from many different backgrounds so don't hold back. What's most important to us is that you share our values, have a positive approach and are willing to learn. It is desirable for these positions that you hold a full manual driving licence which allows you to drive in the UK, as there are service vehicles, but this is not essential. About us MacIntyre is a award-winning national charity. We provide learning, support and care for more than 1,500 people who have a learning disability and/or autism. Our core belief is that everyone has potential, something to offer and a valuable contribution to make to their community. We use person centred approaches 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 Positive Behaviour Support strategies ensures we see the person first, not their behaviour or learning disability. 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. 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, Worcester, Worcestershire, 20 hours per week, 30 hours per week, This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89628594

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