Support Worker - Empowering People with Autism and Learning Disabilities Children s Home - Leighton Buzzard Do you want to have a positive impact on the lives of others? Do you have personal experience of supporting a loved one with autism or a learning disability? We want to hear from you We re looking for Support Workers who share our values of Honesty, Respect, Fun, Compassion, and Kindness to join our team. If you re currently working in domiciliary care and feeling frustrated by unrealistic schedules and not having enough time to truly support the people you care for, we understand. Our approach is different. We focus on quality and have a person-centred approach that allows you to really connect with the people you support, providing them with the time and attention they deserve. Every person is unique, and we believe in creating meaningful relationships that help them live the life they want. No experience in health and social care? No problem We provide full training and support to help you grow in the role, whether you re starting out or looking to make a change in your career. We invite you to join us at our children s home in Leighton Buzzard, where you will work with four wonderful young people aged 12 to 19. These young people thrive on outdoor adventures, trips to the cinema, and exploring new places. Are you ready to help them develop essential life skills and enhance their independence as they transition into adulthood? Meet Our Amazing Young People: David loves planning fun outings, discovering new places, and has a flair for shopping and painting nails. Andy is eager for independence, enjoys bowling, and is excited to learn new skills. Rebecca is full of affection and would love to spend time with you at the trampoline park or local parks, always on the lookout for new experiences. Holly seeks guidance to achieve her personal goals and dreams, valuing your support. We are looking for compassionate and proactive people who can adapt to a dynamic environment and work collaboratively within a dedicated team. We believe in fostering a space where everyone feels safe and in control, and we value the importance of friends, family, and neighbourhoods. What you ll do: Support young people with autism and learning disabilities to live the life they choose Assist with day-to-day tasks such as personal care, meal preparation, and social activities Plan and support fun outings and activities Create and maintain a supportive, safe environment for the people you support Foster strong relationships with the people you support, recognising their individuality What we offer: Full training with ongoing development opportunities A friendly, supportive team that shares your values A flexible approach to work-life balance Competitive salary and benefits package A genuine opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others If you re ready to take the next step and make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you. Join us in providing exceptional, person-centred support where you can truly make a difference. Apply Now to become a Support Worker and start a rewarding journey today IND1 About you Experience isn t always necessary. 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. Important Requirement: You must hold a clean, full UK manual driving licence, as you will be responsible for driving the service vehicles. 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: 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. COVID-19 Information We will take every precaution to keep you and everyone involved safe during the recruitment process and your employment with MacIntyre. We encourage all our employees to follow Government advice and get vaccinated against COVID and flu.