Support Worker - Learning Disabilities - Waking Nights
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.
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.
The successful Support Worker will:
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.
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 Lauren Harwood on 07353161201.