£12.91 per hour
Bank/Zero Hours
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Closing date on 5th March 2026
We are currently seeking additional Casual Support Workers to join our existing team in one of our Nursing Homes in Stratton (SN3). As an experienced Support Worker with a caring nature, who is committed and reliable, you will be joining a dedicated and passionate team. We are looking for casual staff who can pick up planned or short notice shifts to cover when regular members of the team are not available. There will be opportunities to also work in other local Milestones services. This is the perfect role to work flexibly around family or other work commitments.
As a Support Worker at Masefield, you will be supporting individuals with day-to-day living and a variety of activities. From shopping, personal care, medication support and help at mealtimes, to some light household duties and making that all important night-time cuppa or supper before bed. You may also support with outdoor activities, like travelling around the area, going to the cinema and beyond. For this reason, it would be desirable that you are a driver.
Masefield is a small nursing home supporting individuals with a diagnosis of learning disabilities and physical disabilities. Individuals are non-verbal or have limited communication, support with mobility assistance including wheelchair and hoist use, and need support with personal care and daily living tasks.
The main purpose of the role is to provide an integrated, ethical and inclusive service, which meets agreed needs and outcomes for people with learning disabilities requiring health and/or social care, by:
* Actively supporting people to meet their goals and realise their dreams and aspirations, in a person-centred way
* Promoting empowerment and wellbeing, with care and respect.
* Ensuring that the 'No Secret' guidelines are applied to the care, protection and safeguarding of the people we support
The individuals who live at Masefield enjoy a range of activities such as attending the local football matches at Swindon Town Football Club, trips to the cinema and theatre to watch shows that interest individuals, going bowling and swimming and on local shopping trips. You will also support individuals to attend appointments such as to the GP surgery and dentist as well as attending the hairdresser.
As a Support Worker you must be friendly, sociable and enjoy a range of activities, able to support someone to learn new things and develop independence, have a positive outlook and be able to demonstrate that you share our values and are committed to supporting people to get the most out of their day.
You will be joining a great team of people, who are passionate, skilled, and enthusiastic, and who will work with you to deliver an outstanding level of care and support.
The shifts are early shifts from 07.00hrs to 14.30hrs or late shifts from 14.30hrs to 22.00hrs with the possible flexibility to work long days. Night shifts are 21:45 to 07:15.
At Milestones Trust we provide full training to all of our employees, to help them settle into their new roles.
At Milestones Trust we recognise that without the hard work, commitment and passion of our staff, we wouldn't be the charity that we are today. In return, we are committed to rewarding you with a competitive pay and benefits package including:
* Get paid when you want – access your money as you earn it and request your earnings before payday using Dayforce Wallet
* Accrual of annual leave as you work
* Extra pay for weekend and additional sleep-ins work
* Flexible working and the opportunity to work in many different locations to gain new skills and experience within Learning Disabilities, Mental Health and Supported Living
* Learning and development opportunities to help you to build your career, including a comprehensive induction programme, and the opportunity to undertake further qualifications
* A referral scheme with cash incentives
To apply you will:
* Have at least 6 months' experience as a Support Worker/ Care Assistant or the equivalent in a similar setting; or currently studying health sciences subjects at undergraduate/post graduate level
* Able to commit to regular work +20hr per week
* Have strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with team members, the people we support and a range of stakeholders
* Be kind and caring, have a proactive attitude and willingness to be flexible and adaptable
* Be able to work on your own and as part of a team
* Be willing to learn and committed to delivering a high-quality service to the people we support
* Holding a full valid manual British driving licence is desirable but not essential
Interviews will be held on an ad-hoc basis until sufficient applications have been received.
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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