Milestones Trust

Support Worker - Learning Disabilities Service

Milestones Trust  •  Swindon, GB (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

£13.53 per hour + Excellent Benefits

37.5 hours per week (working day shifts)

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Closing date: 22nd October 2026

We are looking for a kind, energetic, reliable and person-centred Support Worker 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.

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
  • Work flexibly as part of a skilled team in a busy, fast-paced residential service

Requirements

  • Previous experience working in a residential learning disabilities setting is essential.
  • A driver is preferred, although this is not essential.
  • 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.

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

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

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.

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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