Job Introduction

At Turning Point, we support people across England with learning disabilities. Making a real difference to their lives, you'll motivate, manage and grow a team of support staff to enable more people to discover new possibilities in their lives.

Please note: We are welcoming applications from internal and external candidates. 

Role Responsibility

Building on your experience of working with people with complex learning disabilities, you'll set, maintain and develop standards as part of our service. As a manager, your focus will always be on ensuring the delivery of consistently high quality services - all within a challenging, but very rewarding environment.

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience within a Social Care Manager role supporting individuals with complex needs
• A track record of supporting and empowering people to live more independently in their community
• Experience of working with individuals with autism, learning disabilities and communication difficulties is essential
• Experience of complex physical and health needs is essential
• Knowledge and understanding of the Positive Behaviour Support process is desirable
• Understanding of Makaton, objects of reference, communication passports is desirable
• Willing to work towards NVQ level 4/5 qualification

About us

What will you 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.

We understand 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:

• Comprehensive opportunities to learn and develop, so we can invest in your future – we have a silver accreditation from Investors in People
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts as well as exclusive discounts to Turning Point employees, on mobile phones, gym memberships, shopping and much more
• Flexible working solutions so we can support your work-life balance
• 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays and spread the cost
• Access to free financial education, counselling, occupational health, and advice services – some of which your family can use too – to support your total wellbeing
• A mileage claim scheme
• Free life cover of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension scheme to support your savings and security
• Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication
• Flexible benefit options including Cycle to Work schemes and interest-free Season Ticket Loans

​COVID-19

As part of the fight against COVID-19 here are some of the measures we have in place to keep our team members and the people we support safe:

• Enhanced Infection/Prevention Control Measures, including the use of PPE, social distancing and regular testing
• Following all government guidance applicable to our services as a minimum and ensuring our colleagues are trained effectively
• Strongly encouraging colleagues to receive a vaccination to keep themselves and those around them safe
• Regular updates, FAQs, myth busting from Turning Point’s clinical colleagues as well as wellbeing seminars which provide support on a variety of topics

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