Support Worker Flexible Hours

Looking for a worthwhile job with the hours that work for you ? Why not join MacIntyre? You will work with the same people regularly and have the opportunity to build long term life changing relationships.Join us as a Relief Support Worker, we provide support 24 hours a day seven days per week so we can probably offer the hours that suit you. How Relief hours workIt's a bit like a zero hour contract but without the bad bits.You don't have to work when it's not convenient for you.Receive the same training towards professional qualifications as permanent staff.We offer these contracts not because it suits us but because it suits you.With over 95% of our staff are on permanent contracts you will be supported to apply for one when its right for you.Job security and career developmentThe Relief (Bank) post supports the permanent rota staff by completing shifts that are vacant due to annual leave, training and other staff absences. As such, hours are non-specific but your manager will endeavour to balance the needs of the service against your own work/life balance as appropriately as possible.The various shift patterns through which we provide 1:1 support are:7am to 4pm 4pm to 10.30pm with sleep-in9.30pm - 7amIn addition to your £11.45 an hour as base salary, you'll have the opportunity to work sleep-ins* at £60 per night. You'll also have the pleasure of receiving the Blue Light discount card and making savings at the checkout, along with other benefits detailed below.Here in Shifnal, our priority is to ensure people enjoy the lifestyles they desire. The role involves supporting three adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism who enjoy living as independently as possible, maintaining or learning new daily living skills. Their favourite activities include shopping, cooking, arts and crafts, visiting National Trust sites, zoos and farms, local short and longer walks, baking and social events.Support workers also assist to attend medical appointments and may require support with some aspects of personal care and the administration of medication. The rota patterns will include the various shifts mentioned above. (Rotas will be available 6 weeks in advance.).Do check out our Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/MacIntyreShropshire*If you're not familiar with it, for a sleep-in shift, you sleep at the person's home overnight in the spare room, ready to wake up and provide support if someone is restless. In the Shropshire area, we pay £60 per sleep-in."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."About youExperience isn't always necessary to become a Support Worker (also known as Care Assistant) for MacIntyre. 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 full UK driver's license.Pay and RewardsWe provide a range of benefits to reward and thank our staff which includes:5.6 weeks' annual leave including statutory public holidaysWorkplace Pension scheme - MacIntyre will contribute 3% of your salary to all eligible employeesMacIntyre Staff Savings SchemeEmployee Assistance Plan (EAP) to support your health and wellbeingHealth 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 dependentsMacIntyre Rewards Scheme which recognises and rewards staffMacIntyre Perks which offers up to 6% discount off leading retailers including Tesco, Curry/PC World, Costa and many moreAccess 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) About usMacIntyre 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 DevelopmentAt 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.How to applyIf 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, you can either download one from the attachments on our website advert 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 and Diversity statementMacIntyre safeguards and promotes the welfare of the children, young people and adults we support. Therefore we work with successful candidates to complete appropriate checks prior to joining.MacIntyre is committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion among our workforce. We want our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and the people we support. As part of this commitment, our accessibility toolbar allows you a number of options: read adverts in another language (including Welsh for our Services located in Wales), change the font to Open Dyslexia, change the colours, and many others. Just click the button marked "Accessibility" at the top of the screen.COVID-19 InformationWe will take every precaution to keep you and everyone involved safe during the recruitment process and your employment with MacIntyre. We encourage all our employees to follow Government advice and get vaccinated against COVID and flu. If you are a frontline care worker, you are on the priority list for vaccination.