Job Description

12.91 per hour + 500 Welcome Bonus



37.5 hours per week

Closing date:

4th December 2025



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We are currently seeking additional Support Workers to join our existing team in one of our Nursing Homes in Stratton (SN3). As a Support Worker with a caring nature, who is committed and reliable, you will be joining a dedicated and passionate team.



You may be new to care or have transferable skills and life experience. At Milestones Trust we provide full training to all of our employees, to help them settle into their new roles.



As a Support Worker at Masefield, you will be supporting individuals with day-to-day living and a variety of activities. From shopping, personal care, medication support and help at mealtimes, to some light household duties and making that all important night-time cuppa or supper before bed. You may also support with outdoor activities, like travelling around the area, going to the cinema and beyond. For this reason, it would be desirable that you are a driver.

Masefield is a small nursing home supporting individuals with a diagnosis of learning disabilities and physical disabilities. Individuals are non-verbal or have limited communication, support with mobility assistance including wheelchair and hoist use, and need support with personal care and daily living tasks.

The main purpose of the role is to provide an integrated, ethical and inclusive service, which meets agreed needs and outcomes for people with learning disabilities requiring health and/or social care, by:



Actively supporting people to meet their goals and realise their dreams and aspirations, in a person-centred way Promoting empowerment and wellbeing, with care and respect. Ensuring that the 'No Secret' guidelines are applied to the care, protection and safeguarding of the people we support

The individuals who live at Masefield enjoy a range of activities such as attending the local football matches at Swindon Town Football Club, trips to the cinema and theatre to watch shows that interest individuals, going bowling and swimming and on local shopping trips. You will also support individuals to attend appointments such as to the GP surgery and dentist as well as attending the hairdresser.



As a Support Worker you must be friendly, sociable and enjoy a range of activities, able to support someone to learn new things and develop independence, have a positive outlook and be able to demonstrate that you share our values and are committed to supporting people to get the most out of their day.



Experience is not necessarily required as we offer excellent levels of professional training to all our support workers, with on-the-job one to one coaching and learning, supported by additional educational qualifications if you require further development.



You will be joining a great team of people, who are passionate, skilled, and enthusiastic, and who will work with you to deliver an outstanding level of care and support.



The shifts are early shifts from 07.00hrs to 14.30hrs or late shifts from 14.30hrs to 22.00hrs with the possible flexibility to work long days. However, you will initially work on day shifts to complete your induction and training and to build positive relationships with the people we support and get to know the team and the service.



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.



If you have any questions or would like to have an informal chat about the role, please call Tania Prior or Winny Timuri on 01793 497715.



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.