Support Worker - Learning Disabilities - Female Only - #2158027

£13.53 per hour + excellent benefits
16 hours per week
(Opportunities to increase hours from January 2027)

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Closing Date: 15th October 2026

Female Staff Only – This post fulfils the requirements of a Genuine Occupational Requirement and is therefore exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010

Help people build the skills, confidence and independence they need to move towards their forever home.

Milestones Trust is looking for a compassionate, motivated female Support Worker to work flexibly across two services; Blackhorse House in Downend and Graeme Close in Fishponds.

Both are transitional services supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to develop practical life skills, greater independence, choice and a life of purpose as they prepare to move into longer-term homes.

The role
You will provide person-centred support that builds independence while also meeting each person’s individual health, wellbeing and care needs. To support flexibility across the whole service, you will need to be willing and able to provide the full range of support required, including:

• Supporting daily living skills such as cooking, budgeting, household tasks and managing a tenancy.
• Providing personal care respectfully and in line with individual support plans.
• Supporting health and wellbeing, including attending health appointments and following agreed health guidance.
• Supporting people with moving and handling where required, using appropriate equipment and following training and individual plans.
• Supporting access to the community, public transport, activities, education, volunteering, work opportunities and relationships.
• Working alongside individuals to achieve goals, build confidence and develop the skills needed for greater independence.

About you
You will be kind, patient, reliable and adaptable, with a positive and person-centred approach. You should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, and flexible enough to work across both services according to the needs of the people we support.

Experience is not essential. If you share our values, we will provide the training and support you need, including training for personal care and moving and handling.

What we offer
Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and development opportunities, including:

• 30 days’ annual leave, including recognised public holidays
• Learning and development to support your career growth
• Nationally recognised qualifications, from entry level care to management
• Flexible working, with rotas provided in advance
• Occupational Sick Pay after two years, increasing with service
• Health Cash Plan after probation, offering at least £695 cashback for health treatments (dental, optical, therapies, maternity/paternity, prescriptions)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Dayforce Wallet, giving you access to your earnings before payday
• Employee referral scheme with financial rewards
• Employee Assistance Programme from day one, offering confidential 24/7 support
• Company pension scheme to help grow your retirement savings

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

A rewarding role supporting people to gain independence, achieve personal goals and prepare for their next home.

Interested?
For more information, contact Kirsty Rosewarne, Service Coordinator, on 07500 761809 or Trish Egan, Service Coordinator, on 07350 439083.

Come and help people build the skills, confidence and independence they need to live the life they choose.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient suitable applications. Early application is encouraged.

Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the Trust receiving evidence of your right to work in the UK.

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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.