Support Worker (Male Only)

Do you believe that strong, trusting relationships are the foundation of great support?
Has your experience in social care shown you the difference a connected and values-led team can make? If you\’re passionate about helping people live a life that makes sense to them, we\’d love to hear from you.
We\’re currently looking for a male Support Worker to join our team in Ampthill, supporting three men across two homes. This is a full-time and part-time roles of up to 37.5 hours a week, working a range of shifts including days, evenings, weekends, sleep-ins and bank holidays.
About the People You\’ll Support
You\’ll be supporting *David, *Stephen, and *Simon, who are in their forties and fifties. They each lead active, varied lives shaped by their individual personalities and preferences.

• David is a huge music fan – especially Metallica and Belinda Carlisle.
• Simon enjoys his daily shopping trips and never misses his regular bingo club.
• Stephen is passionate about airplanes, with the Duxford Air Show being a highlight of his year.

Like all of us, they have good days and days that are more difficult. On those days, you will be trained to notice the subtle signs that someone might be struggling and to respond with kindness and confidence.
What the Role Involves
This is a hands-on, relationship-focused role where no two days are the same. You will:

• Provide consistent, person-centred support across daily routines and meaningful activities.
• Build trusting relationships and really get to know what matters to each person.
• Work as part of a close-knit team committed to MacIntyre\’s values and the people we support.
• Contribute to a calm, supportive environment that promotes wellbeing and independence.

You will also work alongside families, colleagues and professionals to make sure the support is just right – always shaped by what\’s important to each person.
What We\’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who:

• Brings energy, warmth and reliability to their role.
• Understands the importance of routine, consistency and emotional support.
• Shares our belief that everyone has the right to live a life that makes sense to them.
• Wants to keep learning and growing in a supportive team.

Whether you have worked in social care before or are new to the sector, what matters most is your values and your commitment to others.
\”Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorships as we await further guidance from the Home Office. Applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered at this time. We appreciate your understanding.\”
*Names changed for privacy
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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.
You must be a driver with a manual licence, as you will be driving 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 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 children, young people and vulnerable adults. Therefore we work with successful candidates to complete appropriate checks prior to joining.
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