Support Worker - Learning Disability Service

Milestones Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; 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 (£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 recruiting a Support Worker for Bennett Street in Bath. The role involves providing a mix of core support and 1-1 community-based assistance to adults living with learning disabilities in a supported living setting.

You will contribute to activities such as personal care, medication administration and helping residents pursue their goals. The position requires flexibility to work day shifts, sleep-ins and waking nights.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, able to engage with diverse individuals.
• Flexible to work a mix of shifts including weekends, sleep ins and waking nights.
• Ability to work independently and supervise tasks with individuals in a supported living setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide core and 1-1 support to residents in the community.
• Assist with personal care, medication administration and finances oversight.
• Support residents to access community activities and maintain relationships.
• Encourage independent living and participation in meals and home tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Lone working

Job description

£13.53 per hour + Excellent Benefits

37.5 hours per week

Closing date: 24th August 2026

Are you looking for a varied and rewarding role where no two days feel the same? Do you enjoy supporting adults to live fulfilling, independent lives and continue pursuing the interests that matter to them?

Whether you want to devote your passion and skills to a rewarding career in care, or you're already working as a Support Worker and are ready for a fresh challenge, this could be the perfect next step.

Bennett Street is centred at the heart of Bath City Centre, and is a short walk from the train and bus stations. There are lots of local shops and cafes close to the service with plenty of options of community activities for the people we support. Please note that parking near the service might be difficult, so it is preferred if you arrive using public transport.

The People we Support at Bennett Street are what makes Bennett Street what it is!

Bennett Street offers support for 8 people with learning disabilities in a supported Living setting, some people we support have lived at Bennett Street for many years! The service provides support for people to maximise their independence and access a range of activities based on their interests. This includes going to evening clubs, working and volunteering, going to shops and the local cafes.

We support 8 people of different ages ranging from 21 to 60 who have varying support needs and activities they like to do. Bennett Street is full of colourful personalities and is an exciting environment to work in with something new happening every day.

Here at Bennett Street we have a great team of Support Workers who are always willing to advise new starters and ensure we are delivering the best support possible. Thorough shadowing and Milestones training will be provided within the service.

The successful Support Worker will be providing a mixture of core support, as well as supporting people on a 1-1 basis out in the community. Please note, this role requires the flexibility to work a mixture of shifts, including some day shifts, sleep ins and Waking Nights. There is no moving and handling involved but there will be regular use of stairs as part of the role.

A person-centred approach is key at Bennett Street. The people we support are involved in running the service, including how the home looks and supporting to plan and prepare their meals. As a Support Worker, you will support the people living at Bennett Street with some aspects of personal care, medication administration and overseeing of finances. You will support them to access the community and develop and maintain relationships with friends and family, as well as in the home with domestic tasks, such as cooking, cleaning and laundry.

The successful Support Worker will possess strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with team members and people we support, be flexible to work all shifts, including weekend work, sleep ins and waking nights. The successful Support Worker will need to be able to lone work, while supporting people we support to meet their goals and aspirations in the community setting.

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 the Trust.

For an informal discussion about the job role please contact Alex Stanley on 07919405906.

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.

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