Are you ready to build a meaningful career in care where your support genuinely changes lives? A Support Worker opportunity within a Learning Disability Service in Hanham, Bristol with Milestones Trust offers a rewarding pathway for individuals who bring energy, compassion, and a person-centred approach to their work. This role is suited to both full-time and part-time applicants who are committed to delivering respectful, consistent, and high-quality support to people with learning disabilities.
This position comes with 30 days’ annual leave including public holidays, occupational sick pay, and access to structured learning and development programmes designed to support long-term career progression. You will also have the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications ranging from entry-level care to leadership and management. Flexible working arrangements are provided, with rotas shared in advance to support work-life balance.
In this role, you will be expected to communicate effectively, demonstrate empathy and patience, and bring a tolerant and caring attitude to daily support tasks. A strong team approach is essential, as consistency and collaboration play a key role in delivering effective person-centred care. You will also be encouraged to develop confidence in using care tools and approaches that promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing for individuals supported within the service.
If you are compassionate, enthusiastic, and committed to making a positive difference in social care, this role offers a structured and supportive environment to grow your skills while contributing meaningfully to the lives of others.
Position: Support Worker
Job Type: Full Time, Part Time
Salary: £13.53 per hour
Location: Bristol
Job Description
Posted Friday, 1 May 2026 at 00:00 | Expires Friday, 15 May 2026 at 23:59
£13.53 per hour + Excellent Benefits
Full-time – 37.5 hours per week (part-time applicants considered)
Closing date: 15th May 2026
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Woodyleaze is a homely supported living service in Hanham for two people in their 50s and 60s with learning disabilities. We support two gentlemen with all aspects of their day-to-day lives, from cooking and cleaning their home to getting out and about to pursue their various activities and interests.
Both individuals are very active and enjoy a range of activities, which the successful candidate will be able develop with them. The people we support at Woodyleaze are looking for staff who are creative and energetic, person-centred and patient, who can support them to make big and small achievements at their own pace.
As a Personal Assistant, you will provide support for the individuals that enables them to maintain independence and learn new skills, in a person-centred way. You will support them to develop relationships to maintain contact with family and friends, use your initiative and have an enthusiastic approach. We are ideally looking for a person with a full UK driving licence.
Staff are present 24 hours a day and must be willing to work sleep-in shifts and weekends on a rolling rota, and to support people with personal care.
Shifts are 9:00 – 16:00 for 1:1 support and the Sleep-in shift is 16:00-22:00 / 6:00 – 9:00.
The Successful Personal Assistant Will:
- Bring enthusiasm and energy to the service
- Be keen to learn the tools to provide a person-centred approach
- Have excellent communication skills
- Demonstrate a caring manner and a tolerant nature
- Be empathetic and caring
- Be able to work effectively as part of a team and promote consistent support
- Be a positive and energetic member of the team
- Have strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage with colleagues, service users and a variety of stakeholders
- No previous experience is required, as full training will be provided
- Have a driving licence (this is desirable)
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 job role please contact the Anna Szpulak Service Coordinator 07789 814270 or ArekSoltysiak Service Manager 07787878215.
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
Application Process
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Application Deadline
May 15th, 2026