Job Introduction

Turning Point is a leading Social Enterprise which supports people with a wide range of complex needs across Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Substance Misuse and Public Health. 

In partnership with NAZ, London Friend, Marie Stopes and METRO, Turning Point will be delivering a new model of sexual health support throughout the three London boroughs of Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster. Turning Point is the lead partner for the contract and the staffing structure, and composition reflects a mixed leadership model which is governed by a Partnership Board

Passionate about people, you’ll enjoy the opportunity and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career within a social enterprise. So if you’re ambitious and ready for a fresh challenge with a sector leader then this could be the opportunity for you.

Running health and social care services as a social enterprise, we invest every penny back into our care – and our people. So, if you’re ambitious and ready for a fresh challenge, progress your career with a sector leader.

Role Responsibility

• To act as care co-ordinator for individuals presenting with a multiplicity of needs
• To undertake comprehensive and holistic assessments of needs and ensure individuals are meeting their health and wellbeing objectives and are supported to access the most appropriate pathways to services.
• To manage a caseload of individuals using evidence based / client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
• To plan and provide high quality, innovative support to individuals accessing services which reflects our person centred values and the high levels of ambition we have for the health, wellbeing and self-management of individuals for whom we provide support.
• To help the service interface effectively with other local sexual health and community services and support the implementation of a community development approach.

The Ideal Candidate

We're seeking and individual who is;

• A team player
• Empathetic
• Non-judgemental attitude and approach

Essential requirements: 

• Has completed STIF Fundamental Competencies or willingness to study towards same
• Experience of undertaking comprehensive assessments of needs
• Experience of working with individuals (1:1 and groups)
• Extensive knowledge and experience of supporting people to manage their risk and make changes to their health and wellbeing
• Experience of supporting individuals with care planning/action planning
• Risk Assessment training
• Desire to be an active member of the health, social care and public health sector
• Ability and willingness to travel to sites as required.
• A willingness and ability to work flexibly including some weekend work as may be required.

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 opportunities to learn and develop, with silver accreditation from Investors in People
• 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays
• Flexible benefit options including cycle to work schemes and season ticket loans
• Competitive pension and life assurance schemes
• 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 tickets, grocery and high-street shopping and gym memberships

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

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