Support Worker

Job Introduction
At Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities across England. We strive to constantly find ways to support more people to discover new possibilities in their lives. The quality of our support means everything to us.

We endeavour to create positive family relationships offering a good circle of support. There is a strong focus on supporting individuals' lives in a person-centred way which includes various activities, shopping, managing own budgets and cooking.

Where will I be working?
Cornish Close is 5 terraced bungalows next to each other in a private off road, cul de sac. Cornish Close support 14 people who have physical, learning and mental difficulties, as well as epilepsy, autism. You will support people with their emotional, physical and cultural needs as well as assisting with any personal care needs and all aspects of daily life.

Shift Patterns
The support is a 24-hour service; therefore, flexibility is essential. You will be working a range of shifts from 8:00am – 3:00pm and 3:00pm – 9:30pm, including alternative weekend shifts. Night shifts work from 9:15pm – 8:15am. As we support throughout the year there would be an expectation for you to work shifts on Bank Holidays on a rota.

Please note that working hours may vary from home to home.

Role Responsibility
This is a hands-on job in which no two days are the same. Some of your duties will involve:

• 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
• Ensuring record keeping is always maintained to the required standard and contributing to service monitoring requirements

The Ideal Candidate
Essential Requirements

• Experience working within the Learning Disability sector, including experience supporting individuals who may present with behaviours that challenge
• 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
• Willing to learn and complete training

Benefits
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.

This position does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under current UK immigration guidelines.