Job Introduction

• Do you have a caring nature and 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 and have flexibility with your working hours?
• Can you see yourself providing care to adults who need your support and are you inspired by the possibilities?

If you have answered a big YES to these questions this may very well be the job for you….

About us

Turning Point takes pride in the services we provide. There is one vision that everyone shares at Turning Point, which is held together by our core values. These include; believing that everyone has the potential to grow, learn and make choices, communicating in an authentic and confident way, embracing change and treating each other and those we support as individuals and delivering better outcomes by encouraging ideas.

We run our services on a not-for-profit basis. We invest every penny back into our services - and, our people. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to supporting people with learning disabilities, to live fulfilling lives, Turning Point is for you.

Role Responsibility

About the people you will be supporting:

We are a group of 6 people with learning disabilities who have lived together for a number of years. We enjoy spending time together but also have individual interests, to which we need support to be able to take part in. Station Road (BD14) will be our new home, where we need support to live as independently as possible.

We like to visit our families and have strong friendships with other people outside of our home which we need 1-1 support to maintain. We are an active bunch of people and enjoy 1-1 support to attend local social groups, church and going to the pub. Some of us also like to go swimming and horse riding. This is very much a hands-on job where no two days are the same.

Shift Patterns may look like this:

This is a bank contract, if you lead a busy life and want to pick up a few shifts here and there, this would be ideal for you. We have a wide range of shifts including mornings, afternoons, nights and weekends. 

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

Daily support we need from you:

• Assisting with our personal care needs
• Manual handling
• Supporting us with medication including creams and lotions
• Ensuring our record keeping is maintained to the highest standard, this will include finance records as these will be audited
• Supporting us with our finances
• Liaising with the Landlord regarding our tenancies and any repairs.

The Ideal Candidate

Whilst knowledge of our 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 where needed
• Transferable experience of helping people to manage anxiety

If this describes you we would love to hear from you and receive your application for the role.

About us

The benefits you will receive from Turning Point are:

We don't just offer you a job: we offer you a career, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress with us.

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
• An 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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