Support Worker - Learning Disabilities - Driver Required

£13.53 per hour + Excellent Benefits
37.5 hours per week
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Closing date: 13th November 2026
Please note - due to internal redeployment, priority for this role will be given to staff at risk.

As a Support Worker at Holly Lodge you will be supporting residents 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.
A full UK manual driving licence is essential for this role, as you will be required to drive the people we support to activities, appointments and other community-based opportunities.
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 safeguarding policies and procedures are applied to the care, protection and safeguarding of the people we support.

The individuals who live at Holly Lodge said:
‘Many of us enjoy a variety of activities, so if you like going bowling, ice-skating or on day trips out, then this would be fantastic, as we really enjoy these things. If we choose to do something a little less physical, we also like going to the cinema to watch a movie or out for a pub lunch. Maybe, you will be happy to take us away on holiday? We would truly love this. Ideally, we need a team who can work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, sleep ins and some bank holidays, when required, as we need your support around the clock. If you have some restrictions, that is okay, we have a team of bank staff too, who come in and work with us when they have some free time.’
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.
Experience is not necessarily required as we offer excellent levels of professional training to all our support workers, with on-the-job one to one coaching and learning, supported by additional educational qualifications if you require further development.
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.
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:

• 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

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Amanda Maloret or Karen Waruingi on 01672 569956.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient suitable applications. Early application is encouraged.

Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the Trust receiving evidence of your right to work in the UK.

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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. 294377.