Job Description

12.91 per hour + 500 welcome bonus



12-month Fixed Term Maternity Cover - with the possibility of securing a permanent role

Hours:

30-37.5 hours per week, days only



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Do you want to make a difference to the lives of the people who live at our service and be part of an enthusiastic dedicated team? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Support Worker, to join our team at 2a Court Road.



Milestones Trust are a not-for-profit charitable organisation and we are now recruiting for 30-37.5 hour per week, days only, including bank holidays and every other weekend. Due to the location of the home and the need to access activities within the local community, it is preferred that staff can drive and are willing to drive the house cars.



At 2a Court Road we support 15 adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. We are unique service split into three houses accommodating 5 people on each with various support needs. Enabling the people we support to live enriched and varied lives is at the heart of everything we do, we pride ourselves in working in a person-centred way "Nothing about me without me".

As Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:

Monitoring individuals' health and well-being, record keeping, personal care support, carrying out light cleaning duties, supporting with activities in the community, medication administration, daily cooking. To encourage and enable People we support to make day-to-day choices and major life decisions, signposting as appropriate, and to develop a positive self-image and maintain good health. To support individuals to develop relationships to maintain contact with family and friends. To provide people we support with the agreed necessary support to maximise their independence and to develop social and life skills.

The successful Support Worker will:

Have strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with team members, service users and a range of stakeholders. Have a caring manner and a tolerant nature, experience within the sector is not essential as we will provide you with training required to carry out your duties. An understanding of person-centred planning. NVQ 2/ Diploma in Health & Social Care preferable, or willing to train to an equivalent standard.

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 entitlement 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 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 etc. 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.

For an informal discussion about the job role please contact Gemma Giltrow or Kathryne Stephenson, Home Managers, on 0117961 8737.



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.