Support Worker Full & Part time

MacIntyre ,
Chester, Cheshire
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Salary: £8.75 an hour plus great benefits

Overview

The feeling of supporting and empowering people with learning disabilities and autism to live a life that makes sense to them is the most heartfelt feeling in the world. And seeing the difference that YOU can make is unforgettable We love what we do and are recognised as an award winning charity for our passion and dedication. Join us as a full or part time Support Worker (experienced or not) for our home in Chester and you'll see why About the role In this MacIntyre home we support people aged between 56 and 64. You will play a key part in assisting the people we support 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 may include going out for meals, seeing a show or watching a film at the local cinema or even going away on holiday Two of the people we support attend day service from Monday to Friday. Because of the complexity of their learning disabilities, some people require help with intimate care or medication. They may display challenging behaviour but this is very low and usually only requires emotional reassurance and support; There will also be an element of manual handling involved as well but we will provide you with all the training you'll need to be well equipped for such tasks. Full time hours are 37.5 hrs per week which are worked on a rota of 7 & 8 hours covering - 7:30-22:30. 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 Behaviour Support strategy ensures we see the person first, not their disability. 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 2 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 this position that you hold a full manual driving licence which allows you to drive in the UK, so you can drive the home's minibus. 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 The sense of feeling proud of your impact and proud of how far the person you’re supporting has come Full and on going training Opportunity to gain nationally accredited vocational qualifications Workplace pension scheme MacIntyre pays for your DBS check 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 Perks which offers up to 6% discount off leading retailers including Tesco, Curry/PC World, Costa and many more Part-time positions are pro rata. How to apply We want to make it as easy as possible for you so there are a couple of options. You can click Apply 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 this via our website or phone us on 01908 357 016 and we will post you an application form. Not sure if you’d qualify? 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. 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 applications, so don't delay, apply today. 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, Chester, West Cheshire, Fern Lea, This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89797423

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