Support Worker

Support Worker

Job reference: 005316

Salary: £12.82 per hour

Closing date: 06/07/2026

Location: Westoning

Job Description

Could you help make every day meaningful, fun and full of possibility?

Looking for a career where you can make a genuine difference while sharing laughter, new experiences and great days out? No experience is needed – just the right values, a sense of fun and a willingness to support people to live lives that make sense to them.

We're looking for a Support Worker to join our team in Westoning, supporting seven fantastic people with learning disabilities in their own home.

37.5 hours per week on a rota basis, including weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins.

Why driving matters

Having a manual driving licence is essential, not because you'll be rushing from appointment to appointment, but because driving helps open up opportunities. Whether it's a trip to the park, visiting friends, attending activities or exploring somewhere new, you'll help people get where they want to be and do the things they enjoy.

Meet Jane and Simon*

Who better to tell you about the role?

Jane and Simon are non-verbal, but they are experts at showing us what matters to them and what they value in great support.

At home, they want someone who will:

• Create a relaxed and happy atmosphere
• Share plenty of laughter and fun
• Sing along to their favourite songs
• Invent silly games and use silly voices
• Turn everyday routines into enjoyable moments

When they're out and about, they enjoy:

• Visiting MacIntyre's Learning Centre in Ampthill to see friends and take part in activities
• Trips to the park, fresh air and picnics on sunny days
• Exploring new places and experiences

And when it's time to relax:

• Sixties music is always a winner – especially Elvis!
• Settling down with a favourite TV programme
• Trying new activities and discovering new interests with support from creative, enthusiastic staff

More than support

This role isn't about doing things for people. It's about working alongside them, listening to what they communicate in their own unique ways, and helping them shape lives filled with the things that matter most to them.

Jane and Simon are full of personality, laughter and fun. They are looking for someone who will get to know them, celebrate who they are and support them to live rich, meaningful and fulfilling lives.

Could that be you?

* names changed for privacy

"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 you

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, as you will be driving service vehicles, also confident in driving an 8 seater vehicle.

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 Support Workers 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 the Support Worker 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, please 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.

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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