Support Worker Potterne, Devizes

Potterne, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

25,180 per annum + 500 Welcome Bonus



Full time 37.5 hours per week



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We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join our service at Whistley Dene in Potterne. We support six people with learning disabilities in their own home. Whistley Dene is in a rural setting and is surrounded by beautiful countryside, so having access to transport is essential. We are looking for someone who is able to offer support out and about, supporting people to go out for a coffee, shopping, watching Swindon Town play football, ten pin bowling, listening to music, going to the cinema; all aspects of everyday life.



You might be new to Social Care and have life experiences and a variety of skills and abilities which will benefit the people who live at Whistley Dene. We will be committed to ensuring you have the training and mentoring required with the induction into this role. Hours are worked on a shift rota pattern and will include some weekends, evenings and bank holidays.



Shift patterns are:



07.00-14.00 14.00-21.00 07.00-21.00 Sleep-in: 21.00-07.00

We work closely with families, health professionals and our social care colleagues to provide support which is led by the individual. The people who live at Whistley Dene are looking for someone of a caring and tolerant nature who can provide support through a person centred approach.



The successful Support Worker will be:



Energetic Enthusiastic A good communicator Creative Willing to learn new skills Wanting to make a difference Empathic Able to work as part of a team and all work in the same way to provide continuity

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 Access to an Employee Discount Platform from day one, with discounts and cashback for hundreds of retailers An employee referral scheme that allows you to earn money for referring friends and family.

We pride ourselves with being able to offer staff opportunities to develop and progress their careers within the Trust.



For an informal discussion about the job role please contact Kevin Whelan, Home Manager or Ioana Paleanu, Deputy Home Manager on 01380721913.



This is an on-going advert and interviews will be held on an ad-hoc basis until sufficient applications have been received.



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.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3297662
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Potterne, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned