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Recruitment FAQs
Wondering whether this is the right work for you?
Here are the answers to some questions we get asked a lot by people interested in working with us. Let us know what else you’d like to know by calling 01908 357016 or emailing [javascript protected email address], or click here to check out our current vacancies and apply.
Does it matter that I don’t have qualifications in care?
You don’t need qualifications for the vast majority of our roles. We will support you to gain relevant qualifications, free of charge, once you’ve joined us. Where qualifications are needed, this will be stated clearly in our advert.
Does it matter that I don’t have care experience?
For most of our Support Worker jobs, no it doesn’t matter at all. We’re looking for people with warmth and a willingness to learn, and who share our values. Many of our best Support Workers have come to us from other jobs and careers or with no experience at all.
For our more senior or specialist roles, relevant experience will be necessary and this will be set out clearly in the advert.
I have experience caring for a relative, will this count?
Absolutely! The lessons you learn caring for a relative will be invaluable for you at MacIntyre. We often find that people with this family background can be especially patient and resilient.
Do I need to be a driver?
Unfortunately, for most of our jobs yes you will need to be a driver. If so, it will be stated on the advert. The reason is that people we support need to get out and about and most places have a company vehicle which our staff take it in turns to drive.
For some jobs, you will need your own vehicle as well, but again this will be stated clearly on the advert.
What are the shift patterns like?
There’s a lot of variation between services, and your line manager will be able to talk this through with you at interview. Typically, there is a rolling rota including day and evening shifts. Most shift patterns include some but not all weekends. Some services have dedicated waking nights staff and some have a sleep-in arrangement.
Your manager will let you know the next month’s rota as far in advance as possible.
What different types of job do you have?
The majority of our jobs are for Support Workers or for Teaching Assistants, working with children, young people or adults who have a learning disability and/or autism.
We also have occasional specialist, managerial and qualified teacher opportunities, as well as openings in one of our central teams such as finance or learning and development.
I have a past conviction; does this mean I can’t apply?
You are very welcome to apply. For people with a past conviction our process includes a risk assessment and director-level approval before we can go ahead with an offer of employment. Part of the process is to discuss with you what the offence was, what the sanction was, when it took place and what the circumstances were.
How long will it take before I can join?
Typically, people join within roughly 40 days of applying. It depends on your notice period and the length of time it takes for the necessary recruitment checks to come back.
What recruitment checks do you carry out?
Normally, checks include proof of right to work in the UK, Disclosure and Barring check, two or more references and a health check. Additionally if you’ve lived outside the UK for six months or more within the last five years, we will need an overseas police check.
What is the induction and training like?
When you join you will get your own personal development plan. Your line manager will work with you to get achieve the right mix of e-learning, work shadowing, coaching and face-to-face training. You will also attend one of our popular corporate inductions, where you will meet staff from around the organisation.
What are the opportunities for promotion?
Currently around 20% of our vacancies are filled by internal staff, which covers both promotions and transfers. All our vacancies are available to current staff members, and we will actively support you to learn and develop.
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