Relief Waking Night Support Worker

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.

Of course we welcome you if you've been a care assistant or support worker, but experience isn't necessary. If you share our values, are warm, friendly and willing to learn, you're likely to be a great fit.

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., 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.

Are you looking for a rewarding night-time role with a team that truly values you? We're on the lookout for compassionate and dedicated Relief Waking Night Support Workers to join our amazing team at our warm and welcoming service in Bursledon. Here, we support six wonderful people aged 36 to 63 with learning disabilities, each with their own unique personality. What's in it for you? This is more than just a job it's a chance to be part of something truly special! You'll join a supportive, friendly team where your contribution really matters. Here's why this role is so great :

• Flexibility that works for you Your hours are designed to fit around your life. You choose the nights that work best for you, so you're never tied down to shifts that don't suit your schedule.
• Ongoing career development You'll receive the same training and professional qualifications as our permanent team members.
We're all about helping you grow, whether it's now or in the future. A supportive environment We're committed to your job security, well-being, and career growth. As a Relief (Bank) Worker, you'll fill in for our permanent staff during their time off, but we'll work hard to make sure your hours suit your lifestyle. The Days We Have Available This role is based on a rolling rota to help balance your work and life :
• Week 1 : Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
• Week 2 : Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
This allows for a regular yet flexible pattern of shifts, with each week offering variety and consistency. Shifts are from 9 : 30pm to 7 : 30am, and we'll do our best to accommodate your availability within this rota structure. We also plan rotas a month in advance, but there may be opportunities for additional shifts due to unexpected absences. What You'll Be Doing Each of the six people who draw on our support have their own unique interests, and your evenings will be full of engaging chats with them as you get to know them as people. Whether it's David's
• passion for Southampton FC and rock concerts, or Susan's love of Disney films, every night brings something different.
Your primary role will be ensuring that everyone is comfortable and getting a good night's sleep, offering emotional reassurance when needed, and providing personal care or medication support. It's all about making sure the people who draw on our support feel safe, secure, and cared for. In addition to providing support, you'll help keep the home tidy for the morning by carrying out cleaning duties. You must be a driver with your own car to access our location, as we are not easily accessible by public transport. Are you ready to make a difference? If you're looking to be part of a team that truly values your work, then we'd love to hear from you., We provide a range of benefits to reward and thank our staff which includes :
• 5.6 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)