Job Description

£13.53 per hour + excellent benefits
8 hours per week (with the opportunity to increase the contracted hours by working in other supported living services)

Closing date: 5th August 2026

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Uplands Road is a homely, supported living service in Fishponds for one person in their 80s with learning disabilities. We support the gentlemen with all aspects of his day-to-day life, from cooking and cleaning his home to getting out and about to pursue his various activities and interests.

The person we support is looking for staff who are creative and energetic, person-centred and patient, who can support him to make big and small achievements at his own pace.

As a Support Worker, you will provide support for the individual that enables him to maintain independence and learn new skills, in a person-centred way. You will support him to develop relationships to maintain contact with friends, use your initiative and have an enthusiastic approach.

Shifts are on specific days:
Saturday 9:00 - 13:00 for 1:1 support.
Sunday 9:00 - 13:00 for 1:1 support.

The Successful Support Worker will:
• Bring enthusiasm and energy to the service
• Be keen to learn the tools to provide a person-centred approach
• Have excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate a caring manner and a tolerant nature
• Be empathetic and caring
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team and promote consistent support
• Be a positive and energetic member of the team
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage with colleagues, service users and a variety of stakeholders
• No previous experience is required, as full training will be provided

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

We pride ourselves with being able to offer staff opportunities to develop and progress their careers within the Trust.

For an informal discussion about the job role please contact Sophie Doyle, Service Coordinator, on 07551158909 or Arek Soltysiak, Service Manager, on 07787878215.

Please be aware that due to an internal redeployment process, priority will be given to at-risk staff.

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.