Bank Support Worker

Turning Point; Birchington; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Turning Point is seeking a passionate and dedicated Bank Support Worker in Birchington, responsible for enhancing the quality of life for individuals with learning disabilities. In this 24-hour supported living facility, you will support personalized activities and promote independence while enjoying a role that offers training and development opportunities. Flexible shifts, a supportive environment, and a competitive salary are part of this rewarding position.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Comprehensive training and development

29 days of annual leave

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Access to wellbeing and counselling services

Life assurance and pension schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition awards

£300 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical tasks, including manual handling.
• Passionate and caring attitude necessary for role.

Responsibilities

• Promoting independence and supporting daily activities.
• Ensuring safety and health of individuals supported.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to service monitoring.

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Flexible

Patient

Team Player

Job description

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At Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities across England.

As a Bank Support Worker, you will make a real difference to people's lives by helping to improve their daily living skills. Passionate about people, you will enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career, gaining experience and training to progress with us.

Where will I be working?

You will be working at our service in Birchington, supporting 8 individuals. We offer a 24-hour supported living facility providing support for adults with Learning Disabilities. We tailor our support to enable people to be as independent as possible.

Support Workers are linked to work with a specific person based on shared preferences and personalities, creating a bespoke core team of staff.

Days may include supporting people to meet with friends or family, accessing health professionals, housework, shopping, day trips, cooking, holidays, and gym classes.

People we support here have a mixture of communication, mobility, and health needs, in a quiet but active environment. The location is accessible via local transport, close to the train station and bus routes, with the town nearby.

Shift Patterns

This is a 24-hour service, so flexibility is essential. Shifts include nights and some weekends.

Average potential earnings are £25,383 based on 37 hours.

*Potential earnings include additional shifts and sleep-ins where applicable.

**Sleep-ins are not required in all services.

***Earnings may vary if overtime is not worked.

Role Responsibilities

What will I be doing?

This hands-on role involves varied daily duties, including:

• Promoting independence
• Supporting daily activities like cleaning, cooking, outings, and holidays
• Organizing activities in the home and community
• Developing residents' life skills and interests
• Ensuring safety and health
• Assisting with personal care
• Supporting medication management
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to service monitoring

The Ideal Candidate

Skills and qualities needed:

• Passionate, caring, enthusiastic
• Flexible, patient, non-judgemental
• Team player with energy
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including manual handling

About us

Benefits of working with us:

• Flexible working opportunities with comprehensive training and development
• Annual leave accruing to 29 days
• Discounts via Blue Light Card and exclusive hubs
• Access to wellbeing and counselling services
• Life assurance and pension schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme including digital GP and legal advice
• Recognition awards
• £300 referral bonus for recommending friends