Support Worker
16 days ago
Bedford
Could you help two young men live gloriously ordinary and extraordinarily meaningful lives? Every day should be filled with the things that matter most: friendship, laughter, choice, new experiences, and feeling part of your community.We're looking for caring, thoughtful people to join our small, friendly team in Flitwick , supporting two young men with learning disabilities to create lives that are truly their own. This isn't about "care" in the traditional senseit's about being alongside people as they build confidence, discover new opportunities, and enjoy all the ordinary moments that make life extraordinary.Meet Alfie and Joe Alfie and Joe are two young men who share a home, a great sense of humour, and a love of getting out and about.Joe is registered blind, and Alfie communicates using body language and communication buttons, but neither lets that define who they are. They love exploring new places, heading out for drives, meeting people, and experiencing the world around them. Every day brings opportunities for adventure, fun, and learning something new.With the right support, they'll continue building confidence, developing independence, making choices, and creating lives filled with purpose, belonging, and joy.As part of their team, you'll be there to encourage, celebrate achievementsbig and smalland help turn everyday moments into meaningful ones.More than a job This is a role where relationships come first.You'll get to know Alfie and Joe as individualstheir personalities, interests, routines, hopes and ambitionsand support them in ways that make sense to them.Whether you're helping prepare a favourite meal, supporting to try a new activity, encouraging independence at home, or simply sharing a laugh on the way to a favourite café or beauty spot, you'll be helping create a life that's rich in ordinary moments and extraordinary possibilities.No two days are ever quite the same, and that's exactly what makes this role so rewarding.Full-time role 37.5 hours per week -During term timeShifts are generally 2:30pm10:30pm , with early and late weekend shifts.During non-term timeA mixture of early and late shifts across weekdays and weekends.Some flexibility is needed throughout the year as routines change.Join us You'll be joining a welcoming, close-knit team that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to live a gloriously ordinary lifeone filled with friendship, laughter, meaningful relationships, and the freedom to make everyday choices.If you're someone who sees potential before disability, values genuine relationships, and wants to make a lasting difference in the lives of two remarkable young men, we'd love to hear from you.This version aims to inspire people who are motivated by values and relationships rather than traditional care work. It also better reflects the language and ethos of MacIntyre's Gloriously Ordinary Lives by focusing on citizenship, belonging, choice, and meaningful everyday experiences.Names changed for privacy#INDAbout youYou dont need previous experience just warmth, patience, and a genuine desire to make a positive difference.You must hold a full UK manual driving licence , as being able to travel opens up more opportunities for Alfie and Joe to do the things they enjoy and visit the places that matter to them.About us MacIntyre is a national charity supporting more than 1,400 children, young people and adults who have a learning disability or are autistic.For 60 years, we've worked alongside people to build lives filled with opportunity, connection and belonging. Whatever your role, you'll help make that possible.Learn and grow with us Wherever you're starting from, we'll help you succeed.You'll receive a full induction, a mix of online and face-to-face training, and mentoring from experienced colleagues while you learn the role.As your career develops, you'll have access to ongoing learning, professional qualifications where relevant, and opportunities to progress, all fully supported by MacIntyre.Pay and benefits Alongside your salary, you'll enjoy a range of benefits including:6 weeks' annual leave per year including public holidaysPension schemePaid DBS checkHealth and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance ProgrammeShopping discounts through Blue Light Card and our staff discounts schemeOngoing training and career developmentSee the full range of benefits on the Careers page of our website.How to apply Click Apply to complete a short application and upload your CV.We may close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.Please note: we do not offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship . You must already have the right to work in the UK.Safer recruitment We are committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults we support. If we offer you a job, well work with you to complete the appropriate pre-employment checks.Equality, diversity and inclusion We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we work in.If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we're happy to help, call us on 01908 357016. Our recruitment website also includes accessibility tools such as translation, OpenDyslexic font and display options.This post is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.TPBN1_UKTJ