At Turning Point Scotland, we have opportunities to help make a positive impact for people, encouraging them to fulfil their lives with exciting and fun activities, pursue their hobbies and passions & creating memorable experiences in this support role.
Embark on an emotionally rewarding journey and apply today!
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity unlike other support roles; with Turning Point Scotland, no two days are the same!
Our role will include:
* Helping to provide individualised support to adults with a wide range of needs, either on an individual 1:1 basis or alongside others and as part of a team.
* Supporting individuals within the community and engaging with their hobbies and interests & empowering individuals to develop skills and independence, promoting their overall growth.
* Attending various community groups and accompanying our service users to attend activities they are passionate about, from taking a trip to the cinema, enjoying a morning swim, or attending local groups or community projects, and accompanying on holidays and trips away with the individuals we support.
* Assisting with personal care, ensuring their comfort and wellbeing.
* Celebrating achievements and milestones, both big and small, to create a rewarding and positive environment.
About You
No previous working experience is needed; full training will be provided to you. We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion, and integrity is all you need to join our team!
You will have a genuine commitment to use your skills to support people to live their best lives. You will be supported by an incredibly approachable management team, allowing you to expand on your existing knowledge whilst developing new skills. You will have flexibility to work on a rota.
About Us – Angus
Turning Point Scotland’s Angus service provides support to individuals with complex needs including learning disabilities and autism in their own homes, living in the community, and supporting them with everyday opportunities that promote independence and choice.
We strive to enable people to access everyday life experiences including access to education, employment/volunteering, and social activities. We will also provide support with developing relationships and maintaining a home. We work in partnership with health teams, social work teams, community justice teams, police, and advocacy.
Please note that IT skills are required for all our vacancies.
Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of the start date.
Turning Point Scotland offers a Salary Matching opportunity within the pay points of the role and based on experience.
We value lived experience. Turning Point Scotland operates a List of Approved Relief Workers who may be contacted by services when there is a need to engage additional workers in order to provide the required support to someone who uses our services. Relief Workers are primarily deployed to cover periods of leave or sickness absence and to provide additional support during periods of peak activity.
Does this position require a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle? No
Does the post include personal care? Yes
Does the post include cooking and housekeeping skills? Yes
Will the service users be involved in this process? Yes
If you would like to chat about any aspect of the role, please call our Recruitment & Engagement Team on 0808 1643100.
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