Do you have a caring nature? Are you looking to make a difference in people's lives? Do you want to work in an environment where no two days are the same? Are you flexible with your working hours? Can you see yourself providing care to adults who need your support?
If you have answered a big YES to these questions, we would love to hear from you.
At Turning Point, we support people with learning disabilities across England.
As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference in residents' lives as you improve their daily living skills. Passionate about people, you will enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress with us.
Where will I be working?
Our services in Thornton provide 24-hour facilities in providing care for adults with learning disabilities and additional health issues.
We are a group of 5 people with learning disabilities who live together in a home that has room for 1 more person to move in with us in the near future. We enjoy spending time together but also have individual interests, to which we need support to be able to take part in.
We sometimes need 1-1 support to enable us to attend local social activities such as visiting the library, parks, going out for meals, or shopping. This is very much a hands-on job where no two days are the same.
Please note: in this service, we support people with complex learning disabilities, and there are high levels of personal care involved.
Training and Development
We offer training to all those who want to develop their skills and competencies not just in the care sector but in other areas too.
* Level 2 and 3 Lead Adult Care Worker
* Level 3 Operational Team Leader
Please note training will be offered after your probation period ends, which is 6 months. Once you begin your training with us, you will have your own coach who will support you through your programme.
Shift Patterns
We have a wide range of shifts including mornings, afternoons, nights, and weekends available. An example of what the shift patterns may look like: early shift, 07:00 – 14:30; late shift, 13:15 – 20:45; and a night shift, 20:30 – 07:15.
Please note that working hours may vary.
Role Responsibilities
What will I be doing?
Daily support we need from you:
* Assisting with our personal care needs
* Preparing food for us or with our involvement when we want
* Supporting us with our food and drinks
* Supporting us with medication including creams and lotions
* Ensuring our record keeping is maintained to the highest standard, including finance records
* Helping us manage our money safely
* Helping us keep our home clean and tidy
* Ensuring our health and safety is maintained
* Making sure we have an interesting and varied day
* Liaising with the landlord regarding our tenancies and any repairs
The Ideal Candidate
What skills and qualities do I need to have?
Knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs is essential; it is also essential that you are:
* Passionate, caring, and enthusiastic
* Flexible, patient, and non-judgemental
* A great team player with lots of energy
* Able to demonstrate good communication skills, including understanding non-verbal communication
* Able to complete the physical aspects of the role such as manual handling where needed
* Transferable experience in helping people manage anxiety
If this describes you, we would love to hear from you.
About Us
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.
What Benefits Will I Receive?
We know reward looks different to each person, and so whether it's ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.
You will get 29 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 31 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.
Salary: £22,284 based on 37h / £27,102 based on 45h.
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