Support Worker - Learning Disabilities service

Job description

£13.53 per hour + excellent benefits 37.5 hours per week Closing date: 24th September 2026 Click hereto view the Job Profile We are looking for a dedicated, compassionate, and enthusiastic Support Worker to join our team in a nursing home in Winterbourne supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs. At the heart of this role is a commitment to improving the lives of the people we support. We are looking for someone who sees beyond care tasks and is passionate about helping people live fulfilling, meaningful lives. This includes supporting individuals to explore new opportunities, discover new interests, build relationships, access their local community, and work towards their personal goals and aspirations. The ideal candidate will bring strong communication skills, emotional maturity, and a commitment to integrity and teamwork. Your ability to empathise, show kindness, and remain adaptable in different situations will be key to delivering outstanding person-centred support. We prefer full-time applicants but would consider part-time hours for the right candidate. Shift patterns include: • Early: 07:00 - 14:30 • Late: 13:30 - 21:00 • Occasional Waking Nights: 21:00 - 07:00 What We're Looking For We're looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and adaptable individual who is passionate about helping people live fulfilling and independent lives. You'll be someone who: • Builds positive relationships through strong communication, empathy, and emotional intelligence. • Brings energy, motivation, and a positive attitude to support people to achieve their goals. • Treats others with compassion, dignity, patience, and respect. • Thinks creatively and adapts their approach to meet individual needs and aspirations. • Is committed to learning, personal development, and delivering high-quality support. • Works on their own initiative, taking a proactive approach to identifying opportunities, solving problems, and supporting individuals to achieve their goals. About the Role As a Support Worker, you'll empower adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs to live the life they choose. You'll: • Support individuals to achieve their personal goals, ambitions, and aspirations. • Encourage choice, independence, and decision-making in everyday life. • Plan and take part in meaningful activities tailored to individual interests and preferences. • Help people develop new skills, confidence, and opportunities for personal growth. • Support individuals to maintain relationships and build connections within their local communities. • Deliver person-centred support that promotes wellbeing, inclusion, and the best possible outcomes. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference by supporting people to lead active, fulfilling, and independent lives. At Milestones Trust, we recognise that our staff are the heart of everything we do. In return, we offer 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. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jimi Bath, Service Manager on 01454 250232. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient suitable applications. Early application is encouraged. Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the Trust receiving evidence of your right to work in the UK. By applying for this role, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our recruitment guidelines and applicable data protection laws. Please see our Privacy Notice for more details. Please refer to our Refer a Friend policy for full details of eligibility and terms. Milestones Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all the individuals that it supports, it expects the same commitment from all employees. If successful at interview an enhanced DBS check will take place. (Formerly CRB) A criminal record is not necessarily a barrier to recruitment. Committed to Equality and Diversity for all. Registered Charity No. 294377.