Milestones Trust
Support Worker - Learning Disabilities Service
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£13.53 per hour + Excellent Benefits
1x37.5 hours per week (working day shifts)
1x20 hours per week (working night shifts)
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Closing date: 19th August 2026
We are looking for kind, energetic, reliable and person-centred Support Workers to support eight individuals with learning disabilities and complex health needs. The role involves supporting people with all aspects of daily life, including personal care, medication administration and accessing the community. For waking night shifts, the role also involves providing safe and compassionate night-time support, including personal care, medication administration, night-time cleaning duties and medication stock checks.
About the Service
The service provides person-centred support in a safe and clean environment. It is a fast-paced home with a skilled staff team, supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex health needs. It is located in the Park North area in Swindon.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide person-centred support that promotes independence, choice, dignity and wellbeing
- Support individuals with personal care in a respectful and compassionate way
- Administer medication safely in line with training, policies and procedures
- Support individuals to take part in community activities, appointments and social opportunities
- Communicate clearly with individuals, families, colleagues and professionals
- Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and supportive living environment
- Complete regular welfare checks during the night, respond promptly to any support needs, and follow agreed care plans, risk assessments and recording procedures
- Carry out night-time cleaning duties and medication stock checks
- Work flexibly as part of a skilled team in a busy, fast-paced residential service
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Requirements
- Previous experience working in a residential learning disabilities setting is essential.
- A driver is preferred, although this is not essential (this is for candidates interested in the day time position).
- The successful candidate must be flexible and willing to learn.
About You
You will be flexible, person-centred, kind, energetic and reliable, with good common sense and strong listening and communication skills. You will be resilient, creative, adventurous and committed to supporting people to live fulfilling lives. You will also be calm, observant, confident working during the night, able to stay alert, and committed to supporting people to feel safe, comfortable and respected.
Training and Development
Full training will be provided, including an in-depth induction to the service, ongoing training and opportunities to develop further qualifications
Working patterns:
Support Worker during day shifts: Expected to work 5 days out of 7. Weekend working is essential, and flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service. Typical shift times are early shifts from 07:15 to 14:45 and late shifts from 14:15 to 21:45, although these may change depending on the needs of the service
Support Worker during night shifts: Expected to work 2 nights out of 7. Weekend working is essential, and flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service. Typical waking night shift times are 21:30 to 07:30, although these may change depending on the needs of the service.
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 Michelle White or Tracey Winter on 01793 533405.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient suitable applications. Early application is encouraged.
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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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