Looking for meaningful part-time work? Could you support people with learning disabilities, helping them with fun activities such as bowling, listening to music and meals out? Then maybe we have the role for you.

You'll be a part-time Support Worker in our Leicester Outreach service, supporting adults with learning disabilities. We have contracts for up to 25 hours a week working some days, evenings and weekends.

This opportunity is only open to Female applicants* due to the operational requirements of the service, and you will need to be a driver with your own transport insured for business use.

Experience is not necessary, as we provide a full induction and free training programme, so this role is suitable for a trainee. People join us from many different backgrounds, from experienced Care Workers and Healthcare Assistants to career changers and others looking for a start in the health care sector. What's important is that you share our values, have a positive approach and are willing to learn.

About the role

You will play a key part in assisting the people we support to live as independently as possible. You will join in with their favourite pastimes and hobbies, helping them be active members of their local community. Activities might include bowling, swimming, going out for walks, listening to music, going into town, shopping or out for meals, visiting the Space Centre and day trips to other locations.

The general age range of the people we support is between 35 - 40 and one person is also a wheelchair user. You'll provide emotional reassurance and support to help people manage their behaviour. You'll need to help with medication or personal care in some cases.

We will provide you with full training and with day-to-day help and advice from your line manager and colleagues This is a wonderful opportunity to make a positive difference to someone's life.

Please note, you'll need a full UK (manual) drivers licence for this role.

About Us

MacIntyre is an award-winning national charity supporting people with learning disabilities. We use person centred approaches to keep the people we support safe, happy and healthy and to ensure each individual is able to live a life that makes sense to them. Using Positive Behaviour Support strategies ensures we see the person first, not their behaviour or learning disability.

Training and Benefits

MacIntyre provides a full induction and ongoing training, including the opportunity to gain nationally accredited vocational qualifications. We also offer a range of benefits which includes:

• 6.6 weeks (including statutory public holidays) rising with service to a maximum of 7.6 weeks (including statutory public holidays) after 5 years (pro rata for part time staff).
• Workplace pension scheme
• MacIntyre Perks which offers up to 6% discount off leading retailers including Tesco, Curry/PC World, Costa and many more
• Employee Assistance scheme to support your health and wellbeing
• MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme
• Cashplan which provides money back on core health treatments such as: optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropody
• MacIntyre Rewards Scheme
• MacIntyre pays for your DBS check

Part-time positions are pro rata.

Next Steps

If this job sounds like the right fit for you, click Apply on the MacIntyre website, complete some brief details and upload your CV.

Alternatively if you would prefer to complete a manual application form, you can either download this from our website or 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 Statement

MacIntyre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Therefore we work with successful candidates to complete appropriate checks prior to joining..

Empowering people with a learning disability to live a life that makes sense to them

Contact 01908 357016 in case of query. Registered Charity No. 250840

*This post is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.

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