Forest View is a warm and welcoming home supporting seven adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives. Just a short two minute walk from Marlborough town centre, the service is perfectly placed--close to local amenities yet surrounded by the beautiful, calming views of Savernake Forest.
As a Support Worker, you'll play an essential role in helping each person thrive. You will be promoting positive self image, supporting health and wellbeing, encouraging choice and decision making, and fostering independence wherever possible. You'll also ensure the safety, comfort, and security of the people we support and the home throughout the night.
This is a waking night position with a consistent shift pattern of 21:00-07:30, working four nights on followed by four nights off.
The successful Support Worker will:
Have excellent communication skills.
Have knowledge of Learning disabilities
Have a caring manner and a tolerant nature.
Be able to support people with their personal hygiene needs and have some understanding of non-verbal communication.
Be an enthusiastic and energetic member of the team.
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 Lauren Harwood, Deputy Home Manager on 01672512464.
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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.
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