Job Description

12.91 per hour + 500 Welcome Bonus



2x 37.5 hours per week - Part time hours considered



Female 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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An exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team at Turtle House.

Based in the quiet residential area of Covingham Swindon with good public transport routes and easy access to shopping centers and social and recreational facilities, Turtle House is home to three individuals with learning disabilities.

Being more mature, but still wanting to live life to the full, they enjoy spending their time socialising with friends and family, going to the cinema, listening to music, shopping, visiting national parks, going on holiday, having a manicure, eating out in restaurants and pubs, and, if you like to bake, then this is the house for you, 'Bake Off' would come a poor second to some of the amazing cakes made by the individuals at Turtle House.

Although not essential, drivers are preferred for this role to support the people we support out in activities of their choosing.

We are looking for a Support worker who is.

Kind, caring and patient A people person Committed Enthusiastic A good communicator Willing to learn new skills Wants to make a difference Empathic Able to work as part of a team

The shift pattern at Turtle House includes the following:

07.00-14.00 14.00-21.00 07.00-21.00 Sleep-in: 22.00-07.00

We work closely with families, health professionals and our social care colleagues to ensure partnership working that enables and empowers individuals to live full and happy lives with the right level of support which is led by them.



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.

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



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



For more information about the role, please contact Karen Wallace on 07350435342.



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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.