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Support Worker

1 Days Old

Job Introduction
This position does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under current UK immigration guidelines

At Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities across England.

As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference to 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 service is a 24 hour supported living facility in providing care for 5 adults with Learning Disabilities and additional health issues.

We endeavor to create positive family relationships offering a good circle of support. There is a strong focus on supporting individuals' lives in a person centred way which includes various activities, shopping, managing own budgets and cooking. We tailor our services to enable people to be as independent as possible.

Shift Patterns

This is a 24 hour service, therefore flexibility is essential

Please note that working hours may vary from service to service.

Role Responsibility
What will I be doing?

This is a hands-on job in which no two days are the same. Your duties will include:

Promoting the independence of people we support

Supporting a full range of daily activities including cleaning and cooking, days out or going away on holiday

Arranging activities in the home and in the local community

Developing residents' life skills and personal interests

Helping residents stay safe and healthy

Assisting with personal care needs

Manual handling

Supporting people with medication

Ensuring record keeping is maintained to the required standard at all times and contributing to service monitoring requirements

The Ideal Candidate
What skills and qualities do I need to have?

Whilst knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs would be beneficial, it isn't essential. What is essential is 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

Able to complete the physical aspects of the role such as manual handling

About us
What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its 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 that includes:

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 this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees   Turning Point Benefits

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date

Turning Point

Attached documents

2022 SW Role Profile and Job expectations.pdf

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Location:
Stafford
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Support Work

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