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MacIntyre
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Chandler's Ford, Hampshire
Support Worker Full or part time - FEMALE ONLY
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Job Description
Looking to do something more meaningful? Something whereby you can personally help make a positive difference? Helps us help empower people with learning disabilities and autism to live a life that makes sense to them. We love what we do and have been recognised as an award winning charity for our passion and dedication. Come and join us as a Support Worker full or part-time (experienced or not) in Hampshire, Eastleigh and you'll soon see why. Outline In this MacIntyre home we support seven elderly people with learning disabilities, where the tenants live independently in their own homes. You will join a small team of dedicated staff who have supported the tenants for a number of years and play a key part in assisting the people we support to live as independently as possible. 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 might include swimming, walking, listening to music, going to the cinema and theatre, going to church, shopping or out for meals. Because of the complexity of their learning disabilities, some people require help with intimate care or medication (Two have diabetes). Two of the tenants can also be verbally challenging and require emotional reassurance and support. We will provide you with full training and with day-to-day help and advice from your Head of Service and the Senior Support Worker Shifts You'll take your turn working shifts on a rota, including days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays. Shift pattern includes earlies (7:30 - 15:00) and lates (14:00 - 21:00) though there may be some flexibility around this which can be discussed further when you come to meet us. There is a dedicated night shift although in an emergency you may be required to do a Waking Nights shift (21:00 - 7:30). 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. Pay and Rewards MacIntyre offers 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 pays for your DBS check * Employee Assistance scheme to support your health and wellbeing * MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme * 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 Next Steps If this job sounds like the right fit for you, click Apply on the MacIntyre website and complete our straightforward application form. Alternatively if you would prefer us to send you an application form, please phone us with your postal address on: 01908 357 016. 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* that if we feel we have received a sufficient number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert early. 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 MacIntyre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (paid for by MacIntyre), together with all other relevant recruitment and right to work checks. Where relevant, candidates from outside the EU will need to produce a biometric residency permit. Additionally, any successful candidate who has spent six months or more outside the UK (as an adult) within the last five years will need to obtain an overseas police check. 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 (This post is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.)