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Milestones Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 36,347,000 - 46,838,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Career development

Health Cash Plan

Free DBS check

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

Milestones Trust in Swindon is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to provide person-centred support across learning disabilities, promoting independence and wellbeing in people’s own homes and communities.

You will assist with daily tasks, personal care, medication, and safeguarding, working flexibly including evenings and weekends, with a full UK driving licence preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, or physical disabilities.
• Health and Social Care qualification (Level 2 or above).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support people with daily living tasks, including cooking, cleaning, shopping, budgeting, and appointments.
• Provide personal care and support health and wellbeing; administer medication per policy.
• Encourage independence, community participation, and reporting safeguarding concerns.
• Maintain accurate records and work with families and professionals to achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Caring & compassionate

Flexible shifts

IT basics

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Support Worker to join our team in the Stratton St Margaret area of Swindon. Working across supported living and outreach services, you will provide person-centred support, promoting independence, choice, dignity, and wellbeing while enabling people to live fulfilling lives in their own homes and communities.

Key Responsibilities

- Support people with daily living tasks, including cooking, cleaning, shopping, budgeting, and attending appointments.

- Provide personal care where required and support individuals to maintain their health and wellbeing.

- Administer medication in line with training and organisational policies.

- Encourage independence, choice, and community participation.

- Follow support plans, risk assessments, and positive behaviour support strategies.

- Maintain accurate records and complete necessary documentation.

- Identify and report safeguarding concerns promptly.

- Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and professionals to achieve positive outcomes.

- Caring, compassionate, and reliable approach.

- Good communication and teamwork skills.

- Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

- Basic IT skills and ability to maintain accurate records.

- Commitment to promoting equality, inclusion, and person-centred support.

- Experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, or physical disabilities.

- Health and Social Care qualification (Level 2 or above).

- Full UK driving licence.

The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting people to achieve their goals, maintain independence, and lead meaningful lives.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Support Worker - Learning Disabilities

Company: Milestones Trust Salary: from £13.53 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Swindon Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 30 Sept 2026 Closing date: 14 Oct 2026

Summary

We are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Support Worker to join our team in the Stratton St Margaret area of Swindon. Working across supported living and outreach services, you will provide person‑centred support, promoting independence, choice, dignity, and wellbeing while enabling people to live fulfilling lives in their own homes and communities.

Key Responsibilities

- Support people with daily living tasks, including cooking, cleaning, shopping, budgeting, and attending appointments.

- Provide personal care where required and support individuals to maintain their health and wellbeing.

- Administer medication in line with training and organisational policies.

- Encourage independence, choice, and community participation.

- Follow support plans, risk assessments, and positive behaviour support strategies.

- Maintain accurate records and complete necessary documentation.

- Identify and report safeguarding concerns promptly.

- Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and professionals to achieve positive outcomes.

- Caring, compassionate, and reliable approach.

- Good communication and teamwork skills.

- Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

- Basic IT skills and ability to maintain accurate records.

- Commitment to promoting equality, inclusion, and person‑centred support.

Essential Requirements

- Caring, compassionate, and reliable approach.

- Good communication and teamwork skills.

- Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

- Basic IT skills and ability to maintain accurate records.

- Commitment to promoting equality, inclusion, and person‑centred support.

Desirable

- Experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, or physical disabilities.

- Health and Social Care qualification (Level 2 or above).

- Full UK driving licence.

The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting people to achieve their goals, maintain independence, and lead meaningful lives.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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