Support Worker - Learning Disabilities Service

Colonial Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days’ annual leave

Learning and development

Nationally recognised qualifications

Flexible working

Occupational Sick Pay

Health Cash Plan

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Free enhanced DBS check

Dayforce Wallet

Employee referral scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Milestones Trust in Swindon is seeking a kind, energetic and person-centred Support Worker to help eight individuals with learning disabilities and complex health needs with daily routines, personal care and community activities.

You will work with a skilled team in a fast-paced residential service, receive full training, and benefit from a competitive pay and benefits package supporting your career and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential learning disabilities setting is essential.
• Driver preferred but not essential.
• You must be flexible and willing to learn.

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

Skills

Person-centred approach

Communication skills

Listening skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Job description

We are looking for a kind, energetic, reliable and person-centredSupport 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 thePark 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 acompetitive pay and benefits packageincluding:

• 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.