Support Worker
Milestones Trust, Marlborough, Wiltshire
Support Worker
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Milestones Trust, Marlborough, Wiltshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 7 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: a1fae43dbbe144039107587a1117e964
Location ref: Marlborough, Wiltshire
Full Job Description
This is a waking-night position with a consistent shift pattern of 21:00-07:30, working two Waking Nights per week. 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.
- 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.
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.
At Milestones Trust, we recognise that our staff are the heart of everything we do. In return, we offer a competitive pay and benefits package, 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