Job Description

12.91 per hour + 500 Welcome bonus

Full time 37.5 hours per week. Part time hours considered.

Male applicants only - This post fulfils the requirements of a Genuine Occupational Qualification and is therefore exempt under the Equality and Diversity Act 2010.



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Please note - due to internal redeployment, priority for this role will be given to staff at risk.



Whether you see this as a starting point to a rewarding career working for a charitable organisation or just love the idea of getting paid to make a difference, we want you at to join our team!

Due to the needs of the service, we are currently seeking male staff only. A driver is essential as all the people we support use the house van daily to meet their chosen community needs.



Mulberry House provides support to five gentlemen with a variety of needs such as learning disabilities, autism and epilepsy. The service supports people aged between 41 and 79 who are encouraged to pursue their interests and develop skills in a way they choose/ This can be day trips to Warmley Wheelers, Church, music sessions, aromatherapy and more depending on the person.

As a Support Worker, you will be a point of contact for those who need the extra help, be it help with maintaining family relationships, managing their medications or supporting someone through a difficult time by supporting their emotional well-being. By doing so, you will learn new skills as well as creating a fairer and more accessible world for those you care for.

The ideal candidate will be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts to meet the needs of the service. Staff are expected to work two weekends out of four in a calendar month, and rotas are compiled fairly to meet the needs of the people we support. A driver is essential as all the people use the house van daily to meet their chosen community needs.



As an unsupervised support worker your responsibilities will include:

To encourage positive self-image and maintain health and wellbeing in the people we support. Assisting with decision-making and promoting independence. Support people to develop and maintain positive connections with family and friends. House admin when required, this relates the recording information held regarding the people we support and will be communicated to you by the management team within the service as part of your training. Daily household cleaning tasks including supporting people to manage their laundry, this is in line with infection control requirements. Minimal Moving and Handling but training is provided.

The successful Support Worker will:

Have excellent communication skills. Have a caring manner and a tolerant nature. Ideally have some experience within a care setting. However, as training will be provided, this is not essential. Have basic IT skills however training will be provided on specific service requirements.

There is a well-established staff team at the home, many of whom have worked at Mulberry for many years. The team are skilled in supporting people with a variety of needs, including some behaviours that can be challenging for the person. Staff work in a person-centred way to ensure we meet the needs of the people we support meaning care packages are tailored to the needs of the individual receiving the support.



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 (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 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 Leigh Willcox, Service Coordinator or Michelle Osmond on 0117 961 4657.



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.