Hourly rate: £13.47 - £13.90 per hour (p lus 10% unsocial hours plussage)
Hours per week: Casual hours
Interview date: To be confirmed after shortlisting
Bradbury House is a respite service offering short breaks to adults with learning disabilities. We help customers take part in meaningful activities that build confidence and independence, while also working closely with families and carers to ensure they feel supported and listened to.
What you will do
As a casual relief bank support worker, you will help customers to live with dignity, choice and independence across both Bradbury House and Meadow Lodge.
Support customers with personal care and daily living tasks
Help plan and take part in meaningful activities
Provide emotional and practical support when needed
Assist with household tasks and basic financial responsibilities
Work flexibly across day and respite services, including evenings, weekends, sleep‑ins and waking nights
Support customers in their homes or within the service settings
You will be part of a supportive service where your work makes a real difference every day. We offer flexible working, ongoing training and development, and the chance to help people build confidence, skills and independence.
Who we are looking for
Caring, patient and committed to supporting adults with learning disabilities
Able to communicate clearly and work well with others
Calm under pressure and able to make sensible decisions
Physically able to carry out all aspects of the role
Willing to learn and develop, including completing required training
No specific qualifications needed if you have relevant skills or experience
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The Meadows is a day opportunity service for adults with learning disabilities based at Five Rivers Leisure Centre. It provides enablement and skill building, Customers are encouraged to achieve their goals and develop their skills.
As a casual worker, you will have no fixed hours and will work on an as-needed basis, depending on Wiltshire Council's requirements and your availability. You are not obligated to be available, and the council is not obliged to offer you work.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here .
Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer ‑ facing roles work entirely from their service location.
We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
Contact details
Paul Chester, Team Leader, at [email protected]
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Application criteria
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