Job Description

*Name changed for privacy.Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every single day?
If you're thoughtful, dependable, and believe everyone deserves to live a life that makes sense to them, then you could be exactly who we're looking for.
We're seeking dedicated full-time Support Workers to join our team, working 37.5 hours per week to cover 24/7 support, including sleep-ins (paid at 365 per night). Whether you've done this kind of work before or are completely new to care, what matters most is your attitude, your values, and your willingness to support people to live life on their terms. Full training will be provided.
What you'll be doing:
Supporting people with their morning routines, including personal care and preparing for the day
Helping individuals attend appointments, go shopping, or enjoy a coffee at local cafxc3xa9s
Supporting with medication and health needs (full training provided)
Encouraging and joining in with hobbies and interests - whether that's crafts, gardening, or a good YouTube video
Being a friendly, reliable presence and offering emotional support
Ensuring people feel safe, heard, and respected every day
Meet *Josephine:
Josephine is full of character and enjoys the slower things in life. She loves crafts, gardening, people-watching from a sunny bench, and visiting local coffee shops. She's a big fan of YouTube and has a great sense of humour. Due to some mobility challenges, Josephine prefers a gentler pace when out and about - someone patient and calm would be the perfect match.
Josephine has mobility car, so a UK manual driving licence is a must.
What we offer:
A permanent full-time role (37.5 hours) with a predictable, structured rota
Sleep-in shifts paid at 365 per night
Full training and ongoing support - no experience needed
Matched placements so you're working where you'll thrive
A supportive, values-led team that truly cares about making a difference
The chance to support individuals in their own homes and communities, helping them live life on their terms
You'll be based primarily at one of our four homes in Ponciau, Ruabon, Llay, or Coed-y-Glyn, with occasional travel to other homes .
If you're someone who brings warmth, patience, and positivity - and you believe in supporting people to live life their way - we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of something truly meaningful.
"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."
*Name changed for privacy.
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What do we want from you?
We are looking for people who share our values, who are warm, friendly and willing to learn, and also who celebrate people's differences. At MacIntyre, we strive to make all of our staff feel included, valued and respected, just like the people we support.
You don't have to have any past care experience but a kind, caring, creative and patient attitude is a must. We will train you on all the formal key skills you will need in terms of Emergency first aid, safeguarding and giving medication. We hold a number of training courses that you will be expected to attend whilst you are working with MacIntyre, but don't worry, you will be given plenty of notice.
You must however have a resilient, patient and compassionate attitude as there may be times where you will need to help Sarah control and regulate her emotions and anxiety in line with her Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plan. But please do not worry, full training on this will be provided.
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.
Our Vision
For all people with a learning disability to live a life that makes sense to them.
Our Mission
We will support a sense of wellbeing through a celebration of each person's unique gifts, talents and contributions, the quality of our relationships and ensuring the promotion of real opportunities to connect with others.
Our purpose
To achieve excellence in everything we do.
MacIntyre's primary purpose is to make a positive contribution to the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We make this contribution by ensuring that all our interactions are great, that our knowledge and skills represent excellence and that we support people to develop purposeful and warm relationships. Our secondary purpose is to have a positive influence in our local communities and on our sector by connecting well, nurturing partnerships and demonstrating best practice.
Our DNA
MacIntyre has a particular way of working with people and because it is so important to all our activities we call it our DNA. It is a combination of our values and the way that we put those values into actions that is unique to MacIntyre. Through our , the promotion of and , we aim to support every person to live a life that makes sense to them, with a level and style of support of their choosing.
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 usand 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 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.
This post is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.