Support Worker - Learning Disabilities
We are looking for a dedicated, compassionate, and enthusiastic Support Worker to join our team in a nursing home in Winterbourne supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs.
At the heart of this role is a commitment to improving the lives of the people we support. We are looking for someone who sees beyond care tasks and is passionate about helping people live fulfilling, meaningful lives. This includes supporting individuals to explore new opportunities, discover new interests, build relationships, access their local community, and work towards their personal goals and aspirations.
The ideal candidate will bring strong communication skills, emotional maturity, and a commitment to integrity and teamwork. Your ability to empathise, show kindness, and remain adaptable in different situations will be key to delivering outstanding person-centred support.
We prefer full-time applicants but would consider part-time hours for the right candidate.
Shift patterns include:
Early: 07:00 - 14:30
Late: 13:30 - 21:00
Occasional Waking Nights: 21:00 - 07:00
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and adaptable individual who is passionate about helping people live fulfilling and independent lives. You'll be someone who:
Builds positive relationships through strong communication, empathy, and emotional intelligence.
Brings energy, motivation, and a positive attitude to support people to achieve their goals.
Treats others with compassion, dignity, patience, and respect.
Thinks creatively and adapts their approach to meet individual needs and aspirations.
Is committed to learning, personal development, and delivering high-quality support.
Works on their own initiative, taking a proactive approach to identifying opportunities, solving problems, and supporting individuals to achieve their goals.
About the Role
As a Support Worker, you'll empower adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs to live the life they choose. You'll:
Support individuals to achieve their personal goals, ambitions, and aspirations.
Encourage choice, independence, and decision-making in everyday life.
Plan and take part in meaningful activities tailored to individual interests and preferences.
Help people develop new skills, confidence, and opportunities for personal growth.
Support individuals to maintain relationships and build connections within their local communities.
Deliver person-centred support that promotes wellbeing, inclusion, and the best possible outcomes.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference by supporting people to lead active, fulfilling, and independent lives.
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
We pride ourselves with being able to offer staff opportunities to develop and progress their careers within the Trust.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jimi Bath, Service Manager on 01454 250232.