Support Worker

Support Worker

Job reference: 005442

Salary: £12.82 per hour

Closing date: 23/09/2026

Location: Warrington

Job Description

Support Worker – MacIntyre

Real support isn't about doing things for someone. It's about doing things alongside them.

Maybe you've worked in health and social care for a while and know how much staffing levels and time constraints can shape what a shift actually looks like. Or maybe you've never worked in the sector at all, but you've spent years behind a shop counter, a bar, a hotel front desk, or a warehouse floor, learning how to read a room, keep your cool, and treat people with patience and respect. Either way, you're exactly who we're looking for.

Why MacIntyre

We hire for values first. Our vision is simple: for every person with a learning disability to live a life that makes sense to them, full of connection, choice, and their own gifts, skills and passions put to good use. We call it living a gloriously ordinary life, and as a Support Worker, you'll help make that happen every single day.

What the job looks like

You'll be matched to support one person, with the time and structure to really get to know them, their sense of humour, their goals, and what a genuinely good day looks like from their point of view.

Some days that's a swim. Some days it's cooking together, a bus into town, or celebrating a goal they've worked hard to reach. Other days, it's just being the steady presence in the room while someone tackles something outside their comfort zone. It's about building real relationships and helping people connect with their community, in whatever way matters most to them.

If you're new to support work

You don't need experience, you need the right instincts, and we'll build the rest. Every Support Worker gets full training from day one, plus a fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Still weighing it up?

Call us for a no-obligation chat on 01908 357016. We're happy to answer any questions and help you figure out if MacIntyre is the right fit for you.

Someone's next chapter is waiting for the right person to walk alongside them. This could be you.

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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.

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.

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.

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