Job Introduction

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?

As a support worker you will be working at our residential service where we support 7 individuals with Learning Disabilities and additional needs. Our care services are about people's whole lives and therefore we make them human and personal. The culture is crucial and staff are its heart and model Turning Points values. 

As a support worker will be required to provide a person-centred approach in all aspects of the individuals lives, including managing their home, helping prepare meals ,personal care, accessing their local community facilities, and maintaining contact with other important people in their lives. We tailor our services to enable people to be as independent as possible. A full UK driving license is preferable. 

Shift Patterns

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. 

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 by developing their life skills and personal interests
• Supporting a full range of daily activities including cleaning, cooking and days out
• Arranging activities in the home and in the local community
• Assisting with personal care needs and moving and handling
• Supporting people with medication and to their appointments
• We use a digital social care record system, to support daily recording, which will make your day-to-day tasks easier and allows you to spend more time with the People We Support

The Ideal Candidate

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a support worker who has a caring  nature for others and wants to listen and empower vulnerable people, empathy is vital. We are looking for support workers who are conscientious and dependable to carry out tasks to the best of their ability. We are seeking support workers who are motivated, use their own initiative , are organized and able to respond to the unexpected.

Our support workers must be determined to make a positive difference to someone's life. We are looking for someone who has a sense of humor, excellent communication skills, a responsible and flexible attitude, a commitment to the job, and the ability to think quickly and solve problems.

About us

What benefits will I receive?

Being a member of our bank is a fantastic opportunity to work flexibly around your existing commitments, giving you control over when you want to work in order to suit your own circumstances. But not only that – being employed by Turning Point will also give you access to many of our rewards! Here are some of the great benefits you’ll be eligible for:

• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – we’re proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People
• An annual leave entitlement that accrues as you work, to the equivalent of 28 days a year
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts as well an exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more
• Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
• Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
• Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication
• A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!

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