Milestones Trust
Support Worker - Learning Disabilities Service - Almondsbury
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£13.53 per hour + Excellent Benefits 37.5 hours per week (part-time hours considered)
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Closing date: 5th August 2026
Please note - due to internal redeployment, priority for this role will be given to staff at risk.
Female Staff Only – This post fulfils the requirements of a Genuine Occupational Qualification and is therefore exempt under the Equality and Diversity Act 2010
Please note that holding a clean, full UK manual driving licence is an essential requirement for this role. The successful candidate must be willing to drive a wheelchair-accessible vehicle as required.
Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a positive difference in someone's life while gaining real satisfaction from your work?
We are seeking enthusiastic and caring Support Workers to join our team at Crantock Drive, Almondsbury, a residential service supporting eight ladies with a range of support needs. The people we support are all individuals with their own personalities, interests, and aspirations.
About the Role
As a Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support that promotes independence, choice, dignity, and inclusion. You will work closely with the ladies we support, enabling them to live fulfilling lives and achieve their personal goals.
You will help and encourage the people we support to:
- Participate in meaningful activities and hobbies
- Maintain contact with family and friends
- Be active members of their local community
- Develop independence and daily living skills
- Enjoy social opportunities, outings, and day trips
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We are looking for someone who is creative, proactive, and able to anticipate the support needs of others. There is an expectation to engage individuals and support activities such as:
- Walks in the local area
- Shopping trips
- Visits to local attractions and community groups
- Drives and day trips
- Leisure and recreational activities
The role will also include:
- Supporting with medication
- Planning menus and shopping
- Assisting and encouraging meal preparation
- Supporting health and wellbeing
- Maintaining accurate records and communication
About You
The successful Support Worker will:
- Enjoy working with people and have a positive outlook
- Have a good sense of humour and enjoy having fun
- Be able to work independently and use their initiative
- Demonstrate patience, calmness, and sensitivity when managing challenging situations
- Have a good level of self-awareness
- Be keen to learn and develop new skills
- Be flexible and adaptable in their approach to work
Working Hours
Flexibility is essential. Shift patterns include:
- 07:00 to 14:30
- 14:00 to 21:30
- Sleep in shifts
- Long days can be considered
At Milestones Trust we recognise that without the hard work, commitment and passion of our staff, we wouldn’t be the charity that we are today. In return, we are committed to rewarding you with a competitive pay and benefits package including:
- 30 days’ annual leave, including recognised public holidays
- Learning and development to support your career growth
- Nationally recognised qualifications, from entry-level care to management
- Flexible working, with rotas provided in advance
- Occupational Sick Pay after two years, increasing with service
- Health Cash Plan after probation, offering at least £695 cashback for health treatments (dental, optical, therapies, maternity/paternity, prescriptions)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Dayforce Wallet, giving you access to your earnings before payday
- Employee referral scheme with financial rewards
- Employee Assistance Programme from day one, offering confidential 24/7 support
- Company pension scheme to help grow your retirement savings
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For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Cherie Smith on 01454 228246.
Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the Trust receiving evidence of your right to work in the UK.
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Milestones Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all the individuals that it supports, it expects the same commitment from all employees. If successful at interview an enhanced DBS check will take place. (Formerly CRB) A criminal record is not necessarily a barrier to recruitment. Committed to Equality and Diversity for all. Registered Charity No. 294377.
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