A new initiative to support adults with learning disabilities is set to have a positive effect for job seekers in Wiltshire.

The new service in Calne will create 40 new jobs, and it is set to fill a gap in services for the region as it will sit in the heart of the community.

The adult social care and support provider, National Care Group developed the new service in partnership with Wiltshire County Council, including seven self-contained flats providing an environment capable of meeting a variety of needs.

The jobs created in the area range from support workers up to management level roles.

Belinda Robinson, director of development at National Care Group said: “We’re proud to have worked alongside Wiltshire County Council to deliver this exciting new service.

“The service provides a critical step in our progression model within Wiltshire, and builds upon our previous developments in the county, ensuring we can provide the most appropriate accommodation and support for each stage of a person’s life.”

Mike Ranson, commercial director at National Care Group also said: “At the heart of this service is enabling local people to remain in the Wiltshire area, receiving the specialist support they require to achieve their full potential.”