Support Worker - flexible hours

Support Worker - flexible hours

Job reference:005247

Salary:£12.75

Closing date:07/05/2026

Location:Flitwick

Job Description

Looking for a job that fits your life – and makes a real difference?

Join us as a Relief Support Worker in Ampthill and enjoy flexible hours that work around you. We provide 24/7 support, so there are shifts to suit your lifestyle.

Flexibility that puts you first

Relief work is like a zero-hours contract, without the downsides:

• Work when it suits you
• Access the same training as permanent staff
• Opportunities to move into a permanent role when you’re ready

A role with real purpose

You’ll be supporting five adults (men and women aged 55–70) with learning disabilities to live independently in their own home. Every day is shaped around what matters to them.

That might mean gardening, cooking, socialising, trips into town, or simply relaxing together. No two days are the same, but every day is meaningful.

As *John says:"On sunny days I like to sit out in the garden and look through my magazine. I also enjoy gardening and meals out with friends and staff.”

Make a difference. Build a role around you. Be part of something truly person-centred.

*Name changed for privacy

About you

You’ve got a lot to offer – and a life outside of work too.

Whether you’ve worked as a care assistant or support worker before, or you’re completely new to care, you’re welcome here. What matters most is your attitude.

If you share our values, are warm, friendly, and open to learning, you’ll fit right in.

We’re looking for people who celebrate individuality and see the person first. In return, we’re committed to creating a workplace where you feel included, valued and respected – just as you’ll support others to feel the same.

You’ll also need a full UK manual driving licence for this role.

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:

• 5.6 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.

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.