Support Worker - 12 Months Maternity Cover

Milestones Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in Bristol is seeking a Support Worker for a 12-month maternity cover. The successful candidate will assist individuals with learning difficulties, providing support to promote independence, creativity, and community connections. Enjoy a competitive benefits package, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

30 days annual leave entitlement

Company pension scheme

Health Cash Plan on completion of probation

Occupational Maternity/Paternity pay

Access to Employee Discount Platform

Qualifications

• Full valid UK driving license is essential.
• Fun and outgoing personality required.
• Willingness to get involved in various activities.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in accessing the community.
• Assist with personal care as needed.
• Work in a person-centred approach with a 1:1 and 1:3 support ratio.

Skills

Person-centred approach

Flexibility

Reliability

Good time keeping

Job description

Support Worker - 12 Months Maternity Cover

Knowle, Bristol BS4, UK

Job Description

Posted Monday 2 June 2025 at 23:00 | Expires Tuesday 17 June 2025 at 22:59

No more night shifts!

37.5 hours per week (would consider part-time)
Monday to Saturday

This is a 12 month contract to cover maternity leave.

Please note: it is an essential requirement of the role that you hold a full, valid UK driving licence and can use your own vehicle to collect and return the people we support and help them to access the community. Mileage is paid at 45p per mile. Please bear in mind that you will need to be covered by the relevant car insurance in order to use your vehicle for the role.

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Are you a support worker looking for a better work/life balance? Perhaps you want to start a career in care but are worried it won’t work around childcare?

We have a great opportunity for a fun, active person to utilise their skills to enhance the lives of the people we support, maximise their independence and develop and maintain social and life skills.

Stepping Forward Bristol is a busy and exciting Day opportunities service for Adults with learning difficulties, based at The Park Centre in Knowle. The service promotes independence, inclusion and community connections as well as running activities that promote creativity and daily living skills.

The people we support range in age from 30 to 70 and staff support on a 1:1 and 1:3 ratio, following a person centred approach to enable people to achieve their goals.

We pick up and drop off the people we support from their own homes in our personal cars., and access the community by public transport. Some personal care will be part of the role. Shift times are 08:30 - 16:00 and worked between Monday and Saturday.

The successful applicant will have a friendly, person-centred approach, have a fun, outgoing personality and be willing to get involved in various activities. You will be flexible and reliable, be able to lone work but also be a team player. Good time keeping is also paramount.

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 acompetitive pay and benefits package including:

• 30 days annual leave entitlement
• Company pension scheme, to help grow your retirement pot
• Learning and development opportunities to help you to build your career, including a comprehensive induction programme, and the opportunity to undertake further qualifications
• Health Cash Plan on completion of probation giving you access to a minimum of £695 cash back for health treatments e.g. dental, therapies, optical, maternity/paternity, NHS prescriptions etc.
• Generous Occupational Maternity/Paternity pay
• Get paid when you want – access your money as you earn it and request your earnings before payday using Dayforce Wallet
• Access to an Employee Discount Platform from day one, with discounts and cashback for hundreds of retailers
• An employee referral scheme that allows you to earn points that can be converted to cash for family members or friends that you point in Milestones’ direction

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 Deb Allaway On 07887878458.

This is an on-going advert and interviews will be held on an ad-hoc basis until sufficient applications have been received.

Please refer to our Refer a Friend policy for full details of eligibility and terms.

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.