Registered Nurse - Learning Disabilities

Do you want to make a positive difference in people's lives? Have you considered further developing your skills to support people with a learning disability? This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to work within Milestones Learning Disabilities Services.

12a Masefield Avenue is a registered nursing home in Swindon that provides high levels of care for people who have learning disabilities. Staff are skilled at supporting people who have a variety of profound and complex health needs. Registered nurses are on duty 24 hours a day. Each person we support has a tailored care plan and fun activities are arranged inside and outside of the home.

We are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic nurse to join nursing team and work alongside the Management team at 12a Masefield Avenue. You should have a genuine interest in working with people with learning disabilities. Successful individuals should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be capable of problem solving and working well under pressure. You will need to be creative, flexible, and able to work on your own initiative.

We take a holistic approach to ensure that the people we support have every opportunity to live healthy and independent lives with maximum choice and involvement. It's a career in which you can make a difference. It's what delivering great care should feel like.

Essentials for the role:

Registered Nurse (RNLD/RN/RMN) with current NMC registration, Have experience working in Learning Disability Services is desirable, Have experience in assessing, planning and reviewing care and support needs of people with complex Learning Disabilities, Passion for providing truly individualised care. Strong team-working skills Have strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with team members, people we support and a range of stakeholders Able to be a role model to staff Commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice Self-motivated and flexible approach

Here at Milestones Trust we recognise that without the hard work, commitment and passion of our staff, we wouldn't be the charity we are today. That's why we are committed to rewarding you with a competitive pay and benefits package including:

34 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