Job Description
£10.09 per hour
Hours available across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Bath and Weston Super Mare
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 currently looking for applications for the following locations:
- Longwell Green
- Yate
- St George
- Kingswood
- Fishponds
- Little Stoke
- Almondsbury
- Winterbourne
- Weston Super Mare
- Bath
We offer induction shifts in a named service, with full medication competency, paid training sessions and an extremely competitive hourly rate – including extra pay for sleep-ins. Almost 90% 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!
To apply you will:
- Have at least 6 months’ experience as a Support Worker/ Care Assistant or the equivalent in a similar setting
- 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
For an informal chat about the role please call Andrea Gonzalez, Bank Staff Manager on 01179 709 377.
**This is an on-going advert and interviews will be held on an ad-hoc basis until sufficient applications have been received.
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.