Support Worker - Learning Disabilities - Female Only

Colonial Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Learning and development

Nationally recognised qualifications

Flexible working

Health Cash Plan £695 cashback

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Free enhanced DBS check

Dayforce Wallet

Employee referral scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension

Job summary

Milestones Trust is seeking a compassionate, motivated female Support Worker to work across two services: Blackhorse House in Downend and Graeme Close in Fishponds. These transitional services support people with learning disabilities and autism to develop practical life skills and greater independence.

You will provide person-centred support with daily living tasks, personal care and health appointments, plus helping access the community to build independence.

Qualifications

• Experience is not essential.
• Training for personal care and moving and handling will be provided.
• Ability to work flexibly across two sites.
• Person-centred approach and compassionate nature.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living skills such as cooking, budgeting, and tenancy tasks.
• Provide personal care in line with individual support plans.
• Attend health appointments and follow health guidance.
• Assist with moving and handling where required.
• Support access to the community, transport, activities, education and work opportunities.
• Work with individuals to build confidence and independence.

Skills

Kind and patient

Reliable

Adaptable

Team player

Job description

Milestones Trust is looking for a compassionate, motivated female Support Worker to work flexibly across two services;Blackhorse House in Downend and Graeme Close in Fishponds.

Both are transitional services supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to develop practical life skills, greater independence, choice and a life of purpose as they prepare to move into longer-term homes.

The role

You will provide person-centred support that builds independence while also meeting each person's individual health, wellbeing and care needs. To support flexibility across the whole service, you will need to be willing and able to provide the full range of support required, including:

• Supporting daily living skills such as cooking, budgeting, household tasks and managing a tenancy.
• Providing personal care respectfully and in line with individual support plans.
• Supporting health and wellbeing, including attending health appointments and following agreed health guidance.
• Supporting people with moving and handling where required, using appropriate equipment and following training and individual plans.
• Supporting access to the community, public transport, activities, education, volunteering, work opportunities and relationships.
• Working alongside individuals to achieve goals, build confidence and develop the skills needed for greater independence.

About you

You will be kind, patient, reliable and adaptable, with a positive and person-centred approach. You should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, and flexible enough to work across both services according to the needs of the people we support.

Experience is not essential. If you share our values, we will provide the training and support you need, including training for personal care and moving and handling.

What we offer

Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and development opportunities, 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.

A rewarding role supporting people to gain independence, achieve personal goals and prepare for their next home.

For more information, contact Kirsty Rosewarne, Service Coordinator, on 07500 761809 or Trish Egan, Service Coordinator, on 07350 439083.