Milestones Trust
Support Worker - Learning Disabilities - Swindon
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Support Worker - Learning Disabilities - Swindon
Milestones Trust — Support Worker Vacancies
Salary & Hours
£13.53 per hour + excellent benefits Full-time, part-time, or zero-hour contracts available.
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Closing date: 17th July 2026
About Our Organisation
Our mission is to enable individuals with complex needs, including physical and learning disabilities, to live fulfilling lives with independent choices and positive support.
We aim to:
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred care
- Foster independence, communication, and personal growth
- Empower individuals to achieve their aspirations and autonomy
The Role
We’re seeking experienced, compassionate Support Workers to join our dedicated team in delivering comprehensive care and support.
What You’ll Enjoy
✔ Flexible shifts aligned with the needs of those we support ✔ Part-time, full-time, or zero-hours options ✔ A supportive, collaborative team culture ✔ Ongoing training and development
Note: Roles involve evenings, weekends, potential lone working, overnight shifts/sleep-ins. Confidence, self-motivation, and resilience are essential. A UK driving licence (clean/full) is required for some roles.
Potential gender-specific roles (females-only required for Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) compliance).
Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Support emotional, physical, medical, and spiritual wellbeing
- Deliver trauma-informed, person-centred care
- Empower individuals to make independent life decisions
- Promote independence, confidence, and daily living skills (e.g., budgeting, home maintenance)
- Build meaningful relationships for social inclusion
- Monitor wellbeing and respond safely to risks/behaviours of concern
- Maintain accurate records (personal care plans, assessments)
- Collaborate with families, colleagues, and professionals
- Administer medication safely (with training & policy compliance)
- Conduct mandatory training and adhere to safeguarding standards
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About You
We’re looking for a candidate who: 🔹 Communicates through empathy, clarity, and emotional intelligence 🔹 Has knowledge of Autism (preferred but not essential) 🔹 Demonstrates compassion, kindness, and resilience 🔹 Handles pressure calmly and responds effectively to challenges 🔹 Builds trusting relationships (1:1 or small-group settings) 🔹 Is organized, flexible, and self-driven 🔹 Upholds safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion 🔹 Is confident in IT systems and precise documentation
Essential: ✅ GCSE Maths & English, or equivalent equivalence ✅ Work/volunteer experience in care or disability support preferred (Advantageous but not mandatory: learning disability or autism-specific experience)
Our Services
We’re recruiting across three across-learning-disability services:
1. Carroll Close (Non-drivers acceptable)
- Role: Supported living for two individuals with complex needs in separate flats within a converted house.
- Care Model: Structured, person-centred support plans.
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2. Chaucer Close (Drivers preferred)
- Role: Supported living for two young men with health and learning-support needs.
- Activity: Active social life; 1:1 or 2:1 support.
3. Cherry Orchard (Female staff only, drivers mandatory)
- Role: Supported living for two young women with similar needs.
- Activity: Social inclusion; 1:1 and 2:1 support.
Why Join Us?
💙 30 days’ annual leave (incl. public holidays) 📈 Growth opportunities via qualifications (Entry-level to management) 🚗 Flexible pension scheme & employee benefits 💵 Occupational sick pay (after 2 years), health cash plan (£695+ per year) 👶 Enhanced maternity/paternity pay 🔍 Free enhanced DBS checks (formerly CRB) 🏷 Dayforce Wallet (early access to pay) 💰 Refer-a-friend scheme
We actively foster career progression for all employees.
Next Steps
Apply Today: 📧 Send us your application if you’re passionate about making a difference to vulnerable individuals.
Questions? Contact:
- Service Manager: Kevin Whelan | 📞07353 191197
- Coordinators: Dorota Freeman 📞07787 094843 or Eve Hawrylo 📞07392 288382
Important Notes
✔ Applicants must confirm right to work in the UK. ✔ Data processed in line with our privacy policy. ✔ Enhanced DBS check mandatory for successful candidates (criminal records assessed on a case-by-case basis). ⏳ Registered Charity No. 294377
Milestones Trust: Committed to Inclusion, Equality & Safeguarding.
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