Support Worker - Learning Disabilities

No more night shifts! £13.53 per hour + excellent benefits 35 hours available Closing Date: 19 th November 2026 Click here to view the full job profile Are you a support worker looking for a better work/life balance? Perhaps you want to start a career in care but are worried it won’t work around childcare? Please note - due to internal redeployment, priority for this role will be given to staff at risk.

We have a great opportunity for a fun, active person to utilise their skills to enhance the lives of the people we support, maximise their independence and develop and maintain social and life skills. Stepping Forward South Glos. is a day opportunities service for adults with learning disabilities, based at Warmley in Bristol.

Ages range from 19 to 62 years and staff support on a 1:1, 1:2 and 1:3 ratio, getting involved in different activities and accessing the community. We pick up and drop off the people we support from their own homes in our personal cars and access the community by public transport/cars. Some personal care will be part of the role.

It is essential that you hold a full, valid UK driving licence and can use your own vehicle to help the people we support to access the community. Please bear in mind that you will need to be covered by the relevant car insurance in order to use your vehicle for the role. The successful applicant will have a friendly, person-centred approach, have a fun, outgoing personality and be willing to get involved in various activities.

You will need to be flexible and reliable, be able to lone work but also be a team player. Good time keeping is also paramount. We work Monday to Friday and shifts start between 8am and 9am and finish between 4pm and 7pm - to be worked flexibly to meet the needs of the people we support. Shift patterns and hours per week can be discussed at interview.

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 We pride ourselves with being able to offer staff opportunities to develop and progress their careers within the Trust.

For an informal discussion about the job role please contact Gem Harris on 07766116501. 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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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.