Job Introduction

Do you have a caring nature? Are you looking to make a difference to 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.

Job description

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

As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference to service users' 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. A majority of the people we support will have a 1 to 1 or in some cases 2 to 1 support. We also have a few people that have sessions with 3 to 1 staff. We require dynamic and forward thinking staff who are motivated and able to work within their own initiative as well as within a team and think outside the box.

Where will I be working?

Our Refocus Day Centre in Salisbury provides support for adults with Learning Disabilities and complex needs. We tailor our services to enable people to be as independent as possible.

Shift Patterns

The core hours are 09.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday.

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 and days out 
• Arranging activities in the local community
• Developing life skills and personal interests of the people we support
• Helping the people we support to stay safe and healthy
• Assisting with personal care needs
• Moving and handling
• Supporting people with medication 
• Ensuring record keeping is maintained to the required standard at all times and contributing to service monitoring requirements
• Promoting the wellbeing of the people we support by ensuring a person centered approach to all individual needs
• Working as part of a team and also as a 1-1 using your initiative and creativity
• Providing bespoke support to individuals who are recognised as having additional needs

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-judge-mental
• 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 moving and handling

About us

Why Turning Point?

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.

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.

Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job – we offer you a career.

What benefits will I receive?

Of course, we know it's not about the money. But that doesn't mean we don't reward our people for their invaluable work with a benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Learning and Development opportunities - we are Investors in People Silver accredited
• 28 days holiday, increasing with each year of service until 30 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays
• Flexible benefit options including, bike to work schemes and season ticket loans
• Competitive Pension and Life Assurance scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to online Health and Wellbeing support
• Flexible working patterns to support work/life balance
• Access to a wide range of discounts including Cinema, Groceries and Gym

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