Support Workers join MacIntyre’s Westoning service, helping seven people with learning disabilities shape everyday life on their own terms. They support mobility and daily living, help people access medical care, and enable communication and activities at home and in the community. This female-only post offers 37.5, 30 or 22.5 hours a week on a rota including weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins, with outings to MacIntyre’s Learning Centre in Ampthill. Applicants need a manual driving licence and UK right to work; pre-employment checks apply, and Skilled Worker sponsorship is unavailable.
What the job involves
- Support people with all aspects of daily life, including mobility and accessing medical care
- Work alongside people, recognising how they communicate and supporting their choices
- Help people enjoy activities and routines at home, including music, games and shared interests
- Support people to meet friends and take part in activities at MacIntyre’s Learning Centre in Ampthill
- Accompany people on community outings, including trips to parks and new places
- Drive service vehicles, including an eight-seater, for activities and outings
- Help people discover new interests and take part in experiences that matter to them
What’s required
Experience
- No previous experience required
Skills & knowledge
- Confidence driving an eight-seater vehicle
Checks & eligibility
- Manual driving licence
- Right to work in the UK
- Paid DBS check
- Appropriate pre-employment checks
Other
Female applicant under a genuine occupational requirement
Values differences and supports inclusion
- Warm, friendly approach and willingness to learn
- Available for rota work including weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins
What’s offered
- Six weeks’ annual leave, including public holidays
- Pension scheme
- DBS check paid for by the employer
- Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Blue Light Card and staff shopping discounts
- Full induction and online and face-to-face training
- Mentoring from experienced colleagues
- Ongoing learning, relevant professional qualifications and progression opportunities
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Support Worker in Westoning employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
