This Learning Support Worker post sits in MacIntyre’s Lifelong Learning service, based at its Ampthill centre and working across village halls in Bedfordshire. The role supports adults with learning disabilities to build everyday skills and live more independently, including through hobbies, cooking and one-to-one community support. Core hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm, with occasional Saturdays; extra shifts may be available at the Bedford hub. The post requires a manual driving licence and business-insured transport, UK right to work and a DBS check; Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is unavailable.
What the job involves
- Support adults with learning disabilities to develop everyday skills and greater independence
- Provide one-to-one support in people’s homes and local communities
- Support people to explore their hobbies and interests
- Help people learn life skills such as budgeting, home care and staying healthy
- Support activities such as batch cooking to build skills and promote healthy, affordable choices
- Work across the Lifelong Learning Centre in Ampthill and village halls across Bedfordshire
- Work alongside the Lifelong Learning Centre’s Deputy Manager, Senior staff and Support Workers
Skills & knowledge
- Good customer service skills
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Commitment to MacIntyre’s values
Checks & eligibility
- Manual driving licence and own transport insured for business use
- Right to work in the UK
- Appropriate pre-employment checks, including a DBS check; level not specified
Other
- Availability for occasional Saturdays
What’s offered
- Six weeks’ annual leave including public holidays
- Pension scheme
- DBS check paid for
- Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Blue Light Card and staff shopping discounts
- Induction, online and face-to-face training, and mentoring
- Ongoing learning, supported professional qualifications and progression opportunities
- Reasonable mileage reimbursed
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