Support Worker

Support Worker

Job reference: 005333

Salary: £12.82 per hour

Closing date: 14/07/2026

Location: Warrington

Job Description

Build a Career That Changes Lives

At MacIntyre, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a gloriously ordinary life – a life filled with choice, independence, relationships, purpose and the freedom to be themselves.

We're looking for caring, compassionate and committed people to join our Warrington team as Support Workers. Experience isn't the most important thing to us. What matters is your values, your willingness to learn and your belief that everyone deserves to live the life they choose.

If you're looking for more than just a job, this could be the career you've been searching for.

Why Choose a Career with MacIntyre?

Social care is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the UK, offering long-term career opportunities and the chance to make a genuine difference every day.

When you join MacIntyre, you'll benefit from:

• Comprehensive training and ongoing support
• Opportunities to gain recognised qualifications
• Clear career progression pathways
• A supportive, values-led culture
• A role where you can see the impact of your work every day
• The opportunity to build meaningful relationships and create positive change

Many of our colleagues joined from retail, hospitality, customer service, administration and other sectors. What they had in common wasn't experience – it was a passion for people.

What Does a Support Worker Do?

No two days are ever the same.

You'll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live independently, pursue their interests and achieve goals that are important to them.

This might mean:

• Supporting James* as he volunteers at his local food bank and contributes to his community
• Helping Lucy* prepare for her weekly horse-riding sessions
• Encouraging Graham* to develop new skills and grow in confidence
• Supporting David* to explore his creativity and work on his latest art project

You'll be alongside people as they build confidence, develop independence, maintain relationships and enjoy the things that matter most to them.

Sometimes you'll be supporting everyday tasks such as shopping, cooking or attending appointments. Other times you'll be celebrating achievements, trying something new together or helping someone achieve a goal they've worked hard towards.

Every day brings opportunities to make a positive difference.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for people who are:

• Kind, respectful and compassionate
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Reliable and committed
• Great communicators and team players
• Passionate about supporting people to live fulfilling lives

If you share our values, we'll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

Working With Us

We offer both full-time roles (37.5 hours per week) and part-time opportunities. Our services operate seven days a week, so flexibility to work across a varied rota is essential.

A Career with Purpose

At MacIntyre, you're not simply supporting people – you're helping create opportunities, build confidence, promote independence and enable people to live the life they choose.

If you want a career where you can grow, develop and make a lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you.

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* Names changed for privacy

About you

Experience isn’t always necessary to become a Support Worker If you have the right attitude, good customer service skills, share our values and are willing to learn, you’re likely to be a great fit. We are 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 UK manual licence

"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.

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 usand 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.

MacIntyre is committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion among our workforce. We want our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and the people we support. As part of this commitment, our accessibility toolbar allows you a number of options: read adverts in another language (including Welsh for our Services located in Wales), change the font to Open Dyslexia, change the colours, and many others. Just click the button marked “Accessibility” at the top of the screen.