Support Worker - Pucklechurch

Milestones Trust; Pucklechurch; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Pucklechurch is seeking dedicated support workers to assist individuals with learning disabilities. The role involves providing personalized support in daily activities and engaging in community outings. Ideal candidates will have a caring and tolerant nature, excellent communication skills, and a UK driving licence. This position offers opportunities for professional development, including diplomas in Health and Social Care, along with various employee benefits. Join our compassionate team and make a difference.

Benefits

High-quality learning opportunities

Access to earnings before payday

Generous maternity/paternity pay

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan after probation

Qualifications

• Must have a UK driving licence and be able to drive a manual vehicle.
• Understanding of personal care and health needs.
• Able to communicate effectively with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities and health conditions.
• Plan and engage in community and in-house activities.
• Provide 1-1 support for individuals based on their needs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Caring manner

Tolerant nature

Ability to support personal hygiene needs

Understanding of non-verbal communication

Enthusiastic team member

Job description

Overview

Court View is situated in the quiet village of Pucklechurch. It is a comfortable home to four adults who have learning disabilities. Staff support people with other health conditions such as epilepsy, schizophrenia and autism. People we support are looking for reliable, understanding and patient people to join their small team of support workers.

Community & Activities

Staff build close relationships with people we support so they can offer person‑centred care. Activities include community outings such as Castle Combe Race days, Willow Trust boat trips, steam train visits and shopping trips to Cheddar and garden centres. In‑house activities involve board games, puzzles, arts and crafts. We enter competitions such as the Scarecrow Trail and the Gingerbread Trail. One individual also goes on holiday with family members throughout the year.

Shift Hours

Staff lone work at the service on Sunday and Friday's. Shift cover is 9 am–5 pm and 5 pm–9 pm. The remaining days of the week there are 2 staff on day shifts. The early shift is 8:30 am–4 pm and the mid shift is 10 am–5:30 pm. The sleep‑in shift every day is lone working from 5:30 pm to 9 am the following morning. There is a core staff member on duty 24 hours per day and each person we support has their own individual 1‑1 hours.

Qualifications & Responsibilities

• Have a UK driving licence and be able to drive a manual vehicle.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Have a caring manner and a tolerant nature.
• Be able to support people with their personal hygiene needs and have some understanding of non‑verbal communication.
• Be an enthusiastic and energetic member of the team.

Benefits

• Excellent, high‑quality learning opportunities, including the opportunity to undertake a level 3 or 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Get paid when you want – access your money as you earn it and request your earnings before payday using Dayforce Wallet.
• Refer a Friend Scheme earning you up to £750.
• Company pension scheme to help grow your retirement pot.
• Generous occupational maternity/paternity pay.
• Learning and development opportunities for you to build your career.
• 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).
• Opportunities to develop and progress careers within the Trust.