Support Worker
Job Introduction
Female Support Worker
This role is restricted to female applicants under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 due to the needs of the people we support.
Please note that this position does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under current UK immigration guidelines.
Make a Difference Every Day
Looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely change lives?
At Turning Point, we're looking for caring, committed and enthusiastic Female Support Workers to join our friendly service in Leamington Spa. Whether you're already working in care or looking for a complete career change, we'll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.
This is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, develop new skills and help people live fulfilling, independent lives while being part of a supportive and experienced team.
No experience is required, just the right values and a willingness to learn.
About the Service
You'll be supporting eight individuals with profound and multiple learning disabilities, as well as additional health needs including epilepsy and congenital conditions.
Every person we support is unique, and your role will be to help them live as independently as possible while achieving the things that are important to them.
The service has a warm, welcoming community feel and strong family involvement. During the year, we enjoy a variety of activities, celebrations and events, helping the people we support remain connected to their local community and enjoy meaningful experiences.
You will also have the opportunity to develop specialist skills, including supporting non-verbal communication through signing, visual aids and person-centred approaches.
Shift Patterns
This is a 24-hour service, so flexibility is essential.
You'll work a variety of shifts which may include:
- Early shifts
- Late shifts
- Waking nights
- Sleep-ins
- Weekends and bank holidays
Rotas are provided in advance wherever possible to help support a positive work-life balance.
Role Responsibility
What Will I Be Doing?
No two days are the same in this role. You could be:
- Supporting people to develop independence and daily living skills
- Assisting with personal care and mobility support
- Supporting medication administration
- Encouraging hobbies, interests and social activities
- Planning days out, holidays and community activities
- Helping people maintain relationships with family and friends
- Supporting health and wellbeing needs
- Completing digital care records and documentation
- Working as part of a dedicated and passionate team
What's in it for You?
- Full training provided
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Ongoing learning and development
- Supportive and experienced team
- Meaningful and rewarding work
- Access to a range of company benefits
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference every day
The Ideal Candidate
What Will I Be Doing?
No two days are the same in this role. You could be:
- Supporting people to develop independence and daily living skills
- Assisting with personal care and mobility support
- Supporting medication administration
- Encouraging hobbies, interests and social activities
- Planning days out, holidays and community activities
- Helping people maintain relationships with family and friends
- Supporting health and wellbeing needs
- Completing digital care records and documentation
- Working as part of a dedicated and passionate team
If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference while developing a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you.
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?
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.
You will get 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 the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.
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