SEN Support Worker

If becoming a Children's Support Worker at our Children's Home in Wingrave 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, phone us on 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. 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 Information We 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.

You don't need experience to become a children's Support Worker for MacIntyre. At MacIntyre, we're looking for passionate individuals who have the right attitude, excellent customer service skills, and share our values. If you're someone who celebrates differences, values inclusion, and is eager to learn, you'll be a great fit for our team. We believe in supporting our staff every step of the way, which is why we'll help you earn your Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare as you develop in your role. Our children's home is in a rural location with no nearby public transport, so you must be able to travel to work. You must live within 15 miles of Wingrave.

Looking for a career where you can truly make a difference? At MacIntyre, we believe in creating lasting, positive change for the children we support. As a Support Worker, you'll have the chance to build meaningful, long-term relationships with the same children, and be part of their personal journey every day. We work with children who need support 24/7, and at MacIntyre, we believe in doing more than just the basics. With the right time and resources, we create person-centred support plans that not only help children get through the day but empower them to achieve life-changing milestones. The job is incredibly rewarding, and here are just a few of the wonderful moments our team has celebrated recently:

• Susan used to feel anxious about swimming, but now she's confident and looks forward to her weekly swims!
• David is proud to pay the bill when he goes shopping with his Support Worker-he's gained so much independence.
• Lucy now cleans her own teeth-a small but significant achievement that has made her mornings much smoother.
• Simon joined a local rugby club where he burns off energy and has made lots of new friends!
At MacIntyre School, we offer an innovative curriculum designed to provide the best learning opportunities for each child. Whether they're at school, in residential houses, or out in the community, learning happens everywhere. From off-site activities to everyday moments, it's all about building confidence, independence, and skills that last a lifetime. If you're a driver, even better! Your ability to drive means the children can enjoy a range of exciting activities outside of their regular routine. But don't worry-you won't be rushing around to appointments. Instead, your driving helps create fun, meaningful experiences for the children to enjoy. Working at our children's home near Aylesbury is both fun and incredibly rewarding. The children, who have autism or learning disabilities, are full of personality and potential. Could you be the one to help them lead lives that make sense to them? You might find it's a career that makes perfect sense for you too. Ready to make a real impact? Start your journey with MacIntyre today, and we'll support you every step of the way., MacIntyre School offers an innovative and challenging curriculum individually tailored to provide each student with the best possible learning opportunities and outcomes. It is focused on developing communication, functional skills and independence in context. Learning takes place throughout the waking day whether at school, in the residential houses or out in the community, where we provide an exciting range of off-site learning activities.

Learning activities may include: life skills (e.g. using public transport, shopping, cooking and cleaning), physical exercise (e.g. climbing, swimming, walking, water sports), work experience (e.g. on a farm), community access (e.g. in shops or cafes) or class based activities (e.g. music and dance & creative arts). Awarded "Good" at our Ofsted inspection, here are some of the reasons you'll enjoy joining our team: 'Adults never stop wanting the best for the pupils. They see what each pupil might be capable of and work patiently and determinedly towards it. This is a school of aspiration and positivity.' 'Leaders know their school well and have a deep understanding of the complex context. The strong leadership from senior leaders has already resulted in much success. Staff are extremely proud to work at this school, and rightly so.' Training and Development At Macintyre we fully support your training and development to become the best Support Worker you can be. 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 Support Workers 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)