Job Introduction

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 services in Clayton provide 24-hour facilities in providing care for adults with Learning Disabilities and additional health issues. We are looking for individuals to support a young gentleman.

About Me

“I am a male, and I am 18 years old. I have autism, learning disability and lack capacity to make important decisions. I have complex health needs and require full support from my support workers with all aspects of my care.

It is important to me, that I have a staff team that understands my conditions and are patient and understanding towards me. I need a consistent approach with my support and need full support throughout the day with activities that I may like to complete.

I am non-verbal but I can communicate with cards, and I go to school 5 times a week.”

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 including creams and lotions
• 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 where needed
• transferable experience of helping people to manage anxiety

About us

Why Turning Point?

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

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 https://jobs.turning-point.co.uk/benefits.html?utm_source=jobad&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=benefits

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