Unsupervised Support Worker - Learning Disabilities - Swindon

Milestones Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Company pension

Career development opportunities

Maternity/Paternity pay

Early wage access

Referral scheme

Job summary

Milestones Trust is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join our team in a Stratton-based care home in Swindon. You will help residents with day-to-day living, personal care, and activities, with training provided to settle into the role.

The role includes night shifts with the possibility of day shifts during induction, alongside a supportive team and development opportunities. A driving licence is desirable to support activities around the local area.

Qualifications

• New to care is acceptable; training is provided to settle into the role.
• Commitment, reliability and a caring nature are essential.
• Driver's license is desirable for local travel to activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day living and personal care.
• Support residents with activities, shopping and mealtimes.
• Help with medications and light household duties.
• Accompany residents on outings and appointments when possible.
• Support mobility with transfers and using equipment as needed.

Skills

Caring nature

Reliability

Driver (desirable)

Job description

We are currently seeking a Support Worker to join our existing team in one of our Nursing Homes in Stratton (SN3). As a Support Worker with a caring nature, who is committed and reliable, you will be joining a dedicated and passionate team.

You may be new to care or have transferable skills and life experience. At Milestones Trust we provide full training to all of our employees, to help them settle into their new roles.

This role will be night shifts however there maybe the expectation to also work shifts during the day and to attend training or meetings during daytime hours. You will initially work on day shifts to complete your induction and training and to build positive relationships with the people we support and get to know the team and the service.

Shift times are: night shifts from 21.45hrs to 07.15hrs, early shifts from 07.00 hrs to 14.30hrs and late shifts from 14.30hrs to 22.00hrs with the possible flexibility to work long days.

As a Support Worker atMasefield,you will be supporting individuals with day-to-day living and a variety of activities. From shopping, personal care, medication support and help at mealtimes, to some light household duties. You may also support with outdoor activities, like travelling around the area, going to the cinema, attending appointments or going to a hairdresser. For this reason, it would bedesirable that you are a driver.

Masefield is a small nursing home supporting individuals with a diagnosis of learning disabilities and physical disabilities. Individuals are non-verbal or have limited communication, support with mobility assistance including wheelchair and hoist use, and need support with personal care and daily living tasks.

The main purpose of the role is to provide an integrated, ethical and inclusive service, which meets agreed needs and outcomes for people with learning disabilities requiring health and/or social care, by:

• Actively supporting people to meet their goals and realise their dreams and aspirations, in a person-centred way
• Promoting empowerment and wellbeing, with care and respect.
• Ensuring that the 'No Secret' guidelines are applied to the care, protection and safeguarding of the people we support

As a Support Worker you must be friendly, sociable and enjoy a range of activities, able to support someone to learn new things and develop independence, have a positive outlook and be able to demonstrate that you share our values and are committed to supporting people to get the most out of their day.

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 package including:

• 30 days annual leave entitlement(including all recognised public holidays)
• Company pension scheme, to help grow your retirement pot
• Learning and development opportunities to help you to build your career, including a comprehensive induction programme, and the opportunity to undertake further qualifications.
• Generous Occupational Maternity/Paternity pay
• Get paid when you want – access your money as you earn it and request your earnings before payday using Dayforce Wallet
• An employee referral scheme that allows you to earn money for referring friends and family.

We pride ourselves with being able to offer staff opportunities to develop and progress their careers within the Trust.

If you have any questions or would like to have an informal chat about the role, please call Tania Prior, Registered Nursing Service Manager or Winny Timuri, Deputy Nursing Service Manager on 01793 497715.