£12.40 per hour
Hours available in Swindon
Bank/Zero Hours
We understand that people want casual work for a variety of reasons, whether that’s to supplement a part-time job, whilst studying elsewhere, or as part of juggling child-care. Whatever the reason, we’re confident we can find an opportunity that suits you!
As a Casual Support Worker, you will be working with the people we support in our Learning Disability, Mental Health and/or Supported Living services to develop their independence and support them live the way that they choose.
As a member of our support team, you will be assisting people we support with their day-to-day activities such as personal care, cooking, housework, going to the shops or attending any activities they may be interested in. You will work with these individuals to encourage independence, choice and involvement in their own lives, and to promote their active participation in their chosen community.
We are looking for Casual Support Workers to work in a home in East Swindon in the Park North Area, where there are 8 individuals living, some of whom have complex needs. Each day presents a unique and fulfilling opportunity to assist individuals in their daily lives, engaging them in a diverse range of activities including shopping, local excursions, cinema outings, and much more.
What we offer:
Induction shifts in a named service, with full training and induction provided, paid training sessions and a competitive hourly rate – including extra pay for sleep-ins. Almost 100% of our services are rated Good or Outstanding by CQC, so you can be confident you will be working alongside some of the best teams in the West!
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:
1. Get paid when you want – access your money as you earn it and request your earnings before payday using Dayforce Wallet
2. Accrual of annual leave as you work
3. Extra pay for weekend and additional sleep-ins work
4. 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
5. Learning and development opportunities to help you build your career, including a comprehensive induction programme, and the opportunity to undertake further qualifications
6. A referral scheme with cash incentives
To apply you will:
1. 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
2. Able to commit to regular work of +20 hours per week
3. Have strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with team members, the people we support, and a range of stakeholders
4. Be kind and caring, have a proactive attitude and willingness to be flexible and adaptable
5. Be able to work on your own and as part of a team
6. Be willing to learn and committed to delivering a high-quality service to the people we support
7. Holding a full valid manual British driving licence is desirable but not essential
For an informal chat about the role, please call Gosha Lojek, Temporary Staffing Manager, on 0117 970 9399.
Interviews will be held on an ad-hoc basis until sufficient applications have been received.
Please note that we are shortlisting regularly for this role and you might be contacted via email if any follow-up questions are required.
Milestones Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all the individuals that it supports, and 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr