Milestones Trust

Support Worker - Learning disabilities - Kingswood

Milestones Trust  •  £26k/yr  •  Bristol, GB (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

£26,389 per annum + excellent benefits
30-37.5 hours per week

Fixed Term for 12 Months

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Closing Date: 16th April 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Support Worker to join our team at 2a Court Road.

Milestones Trust is a not-for-profit charitable organisation. We are recruiting for a support worker for 30 -37.5 hours per week, on a 12-month fixed term contract. Working flexibly to meet the needs of the service, the shift pattern will bank holidays and every other weekend. There may be a possibility for the role to become permanent.

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of the people who live here and be part of an enthusiastic dedicated team. At 2a Court Road we support 15 adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. We are unique service split into three houses accommodating 5 people on each with various support needs.

Enabling the people we support to live enriched and varied lives is at the heart of everything we do, we pride ourselves in working in a person-centred way “Nothing about me without me”.

As Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:
• Monitoring individuals’ health and well-being, record keeping, personal care support, carrying out light cleaning duties, supporting with activities in the community, medication administration, daily cooking.
• To encourage and enable People we support to make day-to-day choices and major life decisions, signposting as appropriate, and to develop a positive self-image and maintain good health.
• To support individuals to develop relationships to maintain contact with family and friends.
• To provide people we support with the agreed necessary support to maximise their independence and to develop social and life skills.

The successful Candidate will:
• Have strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with team members, service users and a range of stakeholders.
• Have a caring manner and a tolerant nature, experience within the sector is not essential as we will provide you with training required to carry out your duties.
• Due to the location of the home and the need to access activities within the local community, it is preferred that staff can drive and willing to drive the house cars (currently manual vehicles).
• NVQ 2/ Diploma in Health & Social Care preferable, or willing to train to an equivalent standard.
• An understanding of person-centred planning.

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 Milestones Trust.

For an informal discussion about the job role please contact Gemma Giltrow or Kathryne Stephenson, Home Managers, on 0117961 8737.

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.
Milestones Trust

About Milestones Trust

Milestones Trust supports adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs to live their best lives. Established in 1986, we support more than 500 people across Bath, Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon and Wiltshire.

Our approach is based around the fact that you can't build a support service around a complex condition. You can build it around a person, if you understand their particular care needs, wants and ambitions. And while that is our starting point, everyone changes. So we change with them.

The care we provide is straightforward, practical and above all, tailored to people's individual needs. We take the time to get to know the people we support, helping them keep their connections to their own lives, their family, friends and community. We support people to live with more choice and more independence. We exist to make sure they have every opportunity to live happy and fulfilled lives.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Bristol, GB
Year Founded
1986
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