Support Worker

Support Worker

Job reference: 005419

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Closing date: 15/09/2026

Location: Ponciau

Job Description

A job where you'll make a difference.

Are you fun, upbeat, and ready to make a real difference in someone's life? We're looking for a male Support Worker to join our team.

We're looking for someone to support a fantastic young man, Ellis*. Ellis* is full of personality and has plenty of interests to share. He's looking forward to building his independence with a team who really gets him.

What's important to Ellis*?

• Trust is key - Ellis* takes time to get to know new people, and we'll be with you every step of the way as you build that connection
• Facial expressions and positivity matter! Ellis loves to see you smile and know you're happy to be spending time with him
• He enjoys having his support team alongside him - encouraging him, praising him, and getting stuck into his favourite activities

Ellis' favourite things include:

• Splashing about and relaxing with water play
• Watching everything from Mrs Brown's Boys to High School Musical on his iPad
• Getting outdoors and walking - in any weather! Ellis is a big fan of litter picking and keeping active
• A love of structure and busy, purposeful days

You'll need a full manual driving licence for this role, so you can support Ellis to get out and about and enjoy the things he loves.

If you're patient, warm, and ready to build a genuine friendship supporting Ellis, we'd love to hear from you.

*Name changed for privacy reasons.

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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.

"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 supporting more than 1,400 children, young people and adults who have a learning disability or are autistic.

For 60 years, we've worked alongside people to build lives filled with opportunity, connection and belonging. Whatever your role, you'll help make that possible.

Learn and grow with us

Wherever you're starting from, we'll help you succeed.

You'll receive a full induction, a mix of online and face-to-face training, and mentoring from experienced colleagues while you learn the role.

As your career develops, you'll have access to ongoing learning, professional qualifications where relevant, and opportunities to progress, all fully supported by MacIntyre.

Pay and benefits

Alongside your salary, you'll enjoy a range of benefits including:

• 6 weeks' annual leave per year including public holidays
• Pension scheme
• Paid DBS check
• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Shopping discounts through Blue Light Card and our staff discounts scheme
• Ongoing training and career development

See the full range of benefits on the Careers page of our website.

How to apply

Click Apply to complete a short application and upload your CV.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Please note: we do not offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. You must already have the right to work in the UK.

Safer recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults we support. If we offer you a job, we’ll work with you to complete the appropriate pre-employment checks.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we work in.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we're happy to help, call us on 01908 357016. Our recruitment website also includes accessibility tools such as translation, OpenDyslexic font and display options.

This post is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.