Bank Support Worker

Turning Point UK; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Turning Point UK is seeking a caring and flexible Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities in Thornton, England. This bank position involves a 24-hour service and working a range of shifts from early mornings to evenings, with some weekend work.

You will help residents improve daily living skills, support with shopping, managing budgets, cooking, and personal care, benefiting from training and coaching after probation.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to adults with learning disabilities as part of a 24-hour service.
• Help residents improve daily living skills, including shopping, budgeting, and cooking.
• Support with personal care where required.
• Participate in training and coaching after probation period.
• Work shifts from early morning to late afternoon/evening and some weekends.

Job description

This position does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under current UK immigration guidelines. Do you have a caring nature? Are you looking to make a difference to people's lives? Do you want to work in an environment where no two days are the same? Are you flexible with your working hours? Can you see yourself providing care to adults who need your support? If you have answered a big YES to these questions we would love to hear from you. 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 Thornton provide a 24 hour facility in providing care for 11 adults with Learning Disabilities and additional health issues. 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. We tailor our services to enable people to be as independent as possible.

Please note: in this service we support people with complex learning disabilities and there are high levels of personal care involved.

Training and Development

We offer training to all those who want to develop their skills and competencies not just in the care sector but in other areas too.

• Level 2 and 3 Lead Adult Care Worker
• Level 3 Operational Team Leader

Please note training will be offered after your probation period ends which is 6 months. Once you begin your training with us you will have your own coach who will support you through your programme.

Shift Patterns

This is a 24 hour service, therefore flexibility is essential. You will be working a range of shifts from 7:00/8:00 am to 2:30/3:30 pm or 12:00 pm to 7:30 pm, occasional waking nights and some weekends.

Please note that this is a bank position.