Would you like to join us as a Support Worker in a dedicated and vibrant staff team in a positive and diverse working environment? Whether you’re new to care or have experience in the sector, we are looking for people whose values align with those of Milestones Trust, who are reliable and keen to make a difference in the lives of others. Please note that for some roles, a full UK driving licence is required and you must be willing to drive the service vehicle to support people to access the community. As a Support Worker, your responsibilities will include: Encouraging and enabling people we support to make day-to-day choices and major life decisions, and to develop a positive self-image and maintain good health Supporting people to develop relationships and maintain contact with family and friends Providing the necessary support to maximise independence and develop social and life skills Supporting people to access their local and wider community and maintain a presence within it Supporting people to manage personal finances, medication and plan new and exciting opportunities The successful Support Worker will: Have strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with the wider team, managers, people we support and other stakeholders Have a caring manner, a resilient nature and a good value base Be flexible around working patterns Experience within the sector is desirable but not essential – full training will be provided An understanding of complex needs, learning difficulties, visual impairment or challenging behaviour would be an advantage About the services Elysian Villas is a 12 bedded service designed to support people with a variety of complex needs. The service is split into three houses where we mix skills and personalities to create an enjoyable environment for both the people we support and staff. Furber Road is a 5 bedded service that supports people with learning difficulties and visual impairments, applying Positive Behavioural Support principles. The service is lively, and the people we support enjoy an active and fulfilling lifestyle. Across both services, we support people to lead meaningful lives, maintain a strong community presence and take part in a wide variety of activities. We are 24-hour services with a range of working patterns. 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 Milestones Trust. For an informal discussion about the roles at Elysian Villas, please contact Steve Allman on 0117 9619955. If you wish to discuss the available roles at Furber Road, please contact Louise Bracher on 0117 9352157.
