Have you worked with people who have a learning disability? Could you help to lead a team?As a Female Support Worker, you will join a dedicated, resilient, enthusiastic team providing support across two homes in Shrewsbury.Due to the nature of this service we can only accept applications from FEMALE candidates.What would you be doing?You could be helping 3 ladies live gloriously ordinary live, let me tell you more about them.Rebekah, Amelia and Jayde share a home, they are all in their twenties and like to have lots of fun. It's a busy household with lots going on, so the days fly by with no two the same.A day shift might involve supporting the 3 lovely girls to attend their regular riding session and accompanying them to the local farm.They lead active lifestyles so sometimes its hard to keep up! Jayde loves going out to the the cinema or go swimming. Where as Rebekah and Amelia have dance classes that they attend every week. Favourite activities include visits to the gym, bowling

and go to the sports village.It's very important that you support them to maintain regular contact with their families. You will help with day to day household duties like cleaning, shopping & cooking and with a bit of encouragement Rebekah Jayde and Amelia will get involved. They do love making their own pizzas with a variety of toppings. (Wouldn't that be fun?!)So, if you think you can make a difference in their lives or the other way round, then do apply!Do check out our Facebook page :This is a part- time role working 20 hours per week, plus sleep-ins.Flexibility is essential as you will be working as part of a rota that includes weekends, Bank holidays, sleep ins."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."

• Names changed to protect privacyAbout youIdeally, you'll have some experience working with
  
  people who have a learning disability. Perhaps you've been a Support Worker or Care Assistant and are now looking to step up to a more senior role.We're 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 an full UK manual licence.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.Pay and RewardsWe 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)