Support Worker - Learning Disability Service - Kingswood

Colonial Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30days annual leave

Learning and development

Nationally recognised qualifications

Flexible working

Occupational Sick Pay

Health Cash Plan (£695 cashback)

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Free enhanced DBS check

Dayforce Wallet

Employee referral scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Milestones Trust at Mortimer House in a busy environment supports up to 21 people with learning disabilities, dementia and complex needs. You will help with mobility, medication, nutrition and social needs, communicating clearly with residents and the care team to ensure personalised care.

The role emphasises safety, regulatory compliance and a person-centred approach. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package including 30 days’ annual leave, development opportunities, flexible working,

Qualifications

• Great communication with residents, families and staff.
• Ability to support mobility, nutrition and wellbeing.
• Adheres to regulations and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Support residents safely in a person-centred way.
• Assist with mobility, medication, nutrition and social needs.
• Develop rapport with residents and care team to understand needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Job description

We’re here to support people with the services they tell us they want and need, creating an environment that considers the views of both the people we support and the people important to them.

At Mortimer House we have a large, dedicated staff team who are well regarded and commended by relatives, who trust the team to ensure their loved one is well looked after.

The home is a busy and fast-paced environment where we support up to 21 people with Learning Disabilities, Dementia and Sensory Impairments and people with complex needs in regards to eating and drinking, mobility and emotional wellbeing. Our residents are supported to lead the care they receive and live as independently as possible.

As an Unsupervised Support Worker you will ensure that the people who live at Mortimer House are supported safely and in a person centred way, working in line with regulations and agreed safe systems. You will become familiar with the people we support and their care needs and preferences. You will be supporting people with their mobility needs, medication, nutrition and social needs.

The successful Unsupervised Support Worker will have great communication skills, with the ability to communicate with team members, people we support and a range of stakeholders.

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 packageincluding:

• 30days’ 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.