At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults with learning disabilities to enhance their independence and life skills.
- Company: Join Milestones Trust, a charity dedicated to making a difference in people's lives.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days annual leave, flexible working, and health cash plans.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career growth and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while having fun and developing your career.
- Qualifications: Friendly, outgoing personality with a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 28000 £ per year.
We have a great opportunity for a fun, active person to utilise their skills to enhance the lives of the people we support, maximise their independence and develop and maintain social and life skills.
Stepping Forward Bristol is a busy and exciting Day opportunities service for adults with learning difficulties, based at The Park Centre in Knowle. The service promotes independence, inclusion and community connections as well as running activities that promote creativity and daily living skills.
The people we support range in age from 30 to 70 and staff support on a 1:1 and 1:3 ratio, following a person-centred approach to enable people to achieve their goals. We pick up and drop off the people we support from their own homes in our personal cars and access the community via public transport. Some personal care will be part of the role. Shift times are 08:30 - 16:00 and worked between Monday and Saturday.
The successful applicant will have a friendly, person-centred approach, have a fun, outgoing personality and be willing to get involved in various activities. You will be flexible and reliable, be able to lone work but also be a team player. Good time keeping is also paramount.
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.
Please note - due to internal redeployment, priority for this role will be given to staff at risk.
For an informal discussion about the job role please contact Deb Allaway On 07887878458.
Support Worker - Learning Disabilities in Bristol employer: Milestone Trust
At Milestones Trust, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where our staff can thrive. Located in the vibrant community of Knowle, our Day opportunities service for adults with learning disabilities offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and extensive career development opportunities. Join us in our mission to empower individuals and enhance their lives, all while being part of a fun and dynamic team.
