Support Worker

Support Worker

Job reference: 005348

Salary: £26,298.11

Closing date: 28/07/2026

Location: Cadishead

Job Description

Help Diane* Live Her Glorious Ordinary Life

Looking for a role where the ordinary becomes extraordinary?

Every great day starts with the little things – a favourite drive, a trip to the beach, meeting friendly faces, sharing a laugh, or spending time with animals. For Diane, these everyday moments are what make life meaningful. Could you be the person who helps make them happen?

We're looking for thoughtful, resilient and compassionate people to join our fantastic team in Manchester. Together, you'll support Diane to live the life she chooses, in her own home, on her own terms. We have both full-time and part-time opportunities available, supporting a 24/7 rota.

Meet Diane*

Diane is warm, funny and full of personality. She loves getting out and about, whether that's heading to the beach, enjoying a scenic drive, spending time with animals or meeting new people. Building genuine relationships is important to her, and you'll have the opportunity to become someone she knows, trusts and enjoys spending time with.

Diane is autistic and sometimes communicates her thoughts, feelings and needs through her behaviour when words aren't enough. That's why consistency, curiosity and kindness matter so much. By taking the time to understand what Diane is telling you, you'll help her feel safe, heard and understood.

You'll be part of an experienced, supportive team, working alongside a Senior Support Worker and Frontline Manager. Using MacIntyre's Positive Behaviour Support approach, you'll have the training, guidance and encouragement to build meaningful relationships and make a lasting difference.

What you'll receive

• Full, paid training from day one
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• A supportive, values-led team who have your back
• Access to a range of employee benefits, including the Blue Light Card
• The chance to build a rewarding career while helping someone live their glorious ordinary life

If you're someone who believes that trust is built over time, that every person should be listened to, and that the best support starts with understanding the individual, we'd love to hear from you.

*Name has been changed to protect privacy.

About you

Of course we welcome you if you've been a care assistant or support worker, but experience isn’t necessary. If you share our values, are warm, friendly and willing to learn, you’re likely to be a great fit. We’re looking for people who celebrate differences, and we strive to make all our staff feel included, valued and respected.

You must be a driver with a manual licence, and have held your licence for at least 1 year, as you will be driving fleet vehicles.

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"Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorships as we await further guidance from the Home Office. Applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered at this time. We appreciate your understanding."

About us
MacIntyre is a national charity which supports over 1,200 people with a learning disability and/or autism.

We were founded in 1966 by the visionary parent of a child with disabilities and have been growing steadily ever since. We celebrate and develop everyone’s unique gifts, talents and contributions.

Training and Development

At Macintyre we fully support your training and development. We know it can be daunting to start a new job, and not everyone learns the same way, so throughout your probation we will provide you with a mixture of eLearning, face-to-face training and mentoring support whilst on the job.

But it doesn't stop there - throughout your career with us you will have access to our own dedicated in house Learning and Development team, Quality Specialists and HR Teams. These teams, along with your Manager, will provide you with opportunities to learn and develop professionally as well as enabling and supporting you to achieve professional qualifications and career progression opportunities - all free of charge.

Pay and Rewards

We provide a range of benefits to reward and thank our staff which includes:

• Six weeks' annual leave including statutory public holidays
• Workplace Pension scheme – MacIntyre will contribute 3% of your salary to all eligible employees
• MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Health Cash Plan which provides money back on core health treatments such as: optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropody (at reduced cost)
• MacIntyre Sick Pay (qualifying period)
• Life assurance scheme offering valuable benefits to your dependents
• MacIntyre Rewards Scheme which recognises and rewards staff
• MacIntyre Perks which offers up to 6% discount off leading retailers including Tesco, Curry/PC World, Costa and many more
• Access to the Blue Light Card which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street for emergency and social care staff.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (cost paid by MacIntyre)

How to apply
If this job sounds like the right fit for you, click on the 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, call us 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.

Safer Recruitment and Diversity statement

MacIntyre safeguards and promotes the welfare of the children, young people and adults we support. Therefore we work with successful candidates to complete appropriate checks prior to joining.

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