Milestones Trust
Support Worker - Learning Disabilities - Highworth
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Support Worker - Learning Disabilities - Highworth
Support Worker - Putting Individuals First
15.53 per hour + excellent benefits 37.5 hours per week Closing Date: 15th July 2026
About the Role We are delighted to invite applications for an enthusiastic Support Worker to join our passionate team, dedicated to enabling exceptional development and support for two young women we work with. As we evolve our holistic care team, we aim to transform lives by putting those we support at the very heart of everything we do.
- Join a team where we prioritise a personalised, person-centred approach
- 1:1 and 2:1 direct support
- Flexible working including evenings and weekends (weekends limited to 2 on/1 off)
Key Responsibilities you will be responsible for delivering care across all facets of someone’s life. Your duties include:
- Nurturing the emotional, spiritual, physical, medical and material wellbeing of individuals in their homes
- Promoting positive communication—collaborating with the team to support individuals with complex communication needs, learning disabilities, or behavioural concerns, improving their quality of life
- Helping individuals to achieve their hopes, goals and aspirations by enhancing their independence and inclusion in the community
- Ensuring high-quality, personalised care as outlined in their support plans
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The schedule generally spans:
- Direct Support Shifts: 07:30–20:30 or 10:00–17:00 (no sleep-ins at this time)
- Weekend Working: 2 weekends on, 1 weekend off
Experience & Requirements
Essential
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a care-related role
- Level 2 Qualification in Care (Health & Social Care)
- Valid Driving licence (essential for this role)
- Please note: Only female applicants will be considered (this role fulfils a Genuine Occupational Qualification under the Equality Act 2010).
Ideal
- Experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum and supporting behaviours of concern
- Strong understanding of confidentiality and data protection
Competencies
- The ability to work well as part of a team while demonstrating strong independence
- A proactive attitude and a deep desire to make a daily difference in someone’s life
Why Join Us? We value our staff and reward their dedication, offering:
- 30 days annual leave, including public holidays
- Flexible working, with a predictable working schedule (rotas provided in advance)
- Nationally recognised career progression: From care qualifications all the way to management roles within the Trust
- Occupational Sick Pay (after 2 years, increasing with service duration)
- Health Cash Plan (after probation, offering up to 695cashback for treatments)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Occupational DBS check (paid for by Milestones Trust)
- Earnings access – unlocking dayforce Wallet to view earnings before payday
- bonuses and salary increments
- An Employee Assistance Programme, providing 24/7 confidential support from day one
- Outstanding company-wide pension scheme
- Free enhanced CRB check, with accommodation for relevant prior convictions in the right circumstances
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Commitment Milestones Trust places a paramount importance on the safeguarding and well-being of every individual we support and every staff member. If successful, an enhanced DBS check will be required. A criminal record is not necessarily a barrier to recruitment, and we embrace equality and diversity.
Registered Charity Number: 294377
Next Steps For more details, contact:
- Kevin Whelan or Ewa Hawrylo
- Phone: 01793 765090
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