Permanent and Casual Support Workers - Learning Disabilities Service

Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference? Join our team at Forest View in Marlborough as a Support Worker, with both Permanent and Bank (Casual) opportunities available.
Forest View is a welcoming service supporting seven individuals with learning disabilities in their home. Located just a two-minute walk from Marlborough town centre, the service enjoys beautiful views of Savernake Forest and provides a supportive, person-centred environment where people can live fulfilling and independent lives.
We are looking for experienced Support Workers to join our dedicated team. Whether you are seeking a permanent position with guaranteed hours or a bank role offering flexibility around other commitments, we'd love to hear from you.
As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting people to achieve their goals, maintain their independence, and access opportunities within their local community. You will encourage positive self-image, support health and wellbeing, assist with decision-making, and enable individuals to live the life they choose.
You will also support people to develop and maintain relationships with family and friends, access community activities, attend clubs and social events, and explore hobbies and creative opportunities that are meaningful to them.
Why Join Us?
We offer a range of opportunities and benefits, whether you're looking for permanent employment or flexible bank work:

Permanent and bank vacancies available.
Flexible working options and a variety of shift patterns.
Guaranteed contracted hours for permanent colleagues.
Flexibility to choose shifts that suit your lifestyle if working on the bank.
Opportunities to work additional hours around other commitments.
Full training and ongoing support from an experienced and friendly team.
Learning and development opportunities, including professional qualifications.
A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
The opportunity to make a positive difference in people's lives every day.
Career progression opportunities across Milestones Trust services.

Shift Patterns Available
We offer a range of shift patterns, including:

Early shifts: 07:30 - 15:00
Late shifts: 13:30 - 21:00
Sleep-ins: 12:00pm to 12:00pm the following day
Waking nights: 21:00 - 07:30

Hours and shift patterns will vary depending on whether you join on a permanent contract or as part of our bank team.
What We're Looking For
The successful candidate will:

Have previous experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, or other support needs.
Have at least 6 months' experience as a Support Worker/Care Assistant or equivalent in a similar setting; or currently be studying health sciences subjects at undergraduate or postgraduate level (for Casual opportunity)
Be able to commit to regular work, ideally 20+ hours per week (for Casual opportunity)
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate a caring, patient and respectful approach.
Be confident supporting people with personal care and hygiene needs.
Have an understanding of person-centred support and non-verbal communication.
Be enthusiastic, reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team.
Be flexible and willing to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, sleep-ins and waking nights.
Be committed to promoting independence, choice, dignity and inclusion.

Whether you're looking for the stability of a permanent role or the flexibility of bank work, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and make a genuine impact in the lives of the people we support.
Benefits of joining us as a Casual Support Worker:

Get paid when you want: access your money as you earn it and request your earnings before payday using Dayforce Wallet.
Annual leave entitlement (or annual leave accrual for bank workers).
Extra pay for weekend work and additional sleep-ins.
Flexible working opportunities.
The chance to work across different services and gain experience in Learning Disabilities, Mental Health and Supported Living.
Learning and development opportunities, including a comprehensive induction programme and further qualifications.
Employee referral scheme with cash incentives.

Benefits of joining us on a permanent contract:

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

Interviews will be held on an ad-hoc basis until sufficient applications have been received.
For more information about this opportunity, please call Lauren Harwood or Amanda Bull on 01672 512464.