Bank Support Worker

Turning Point UK; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in health and social care is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to enhance the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. This hands-on role involves promoting independence, assisting with daily living tasks, and providing personalized support. With flexible bank shifts available, you can balance this rewarding career with your personal commitments. Join a dedicated team that values empathy, communication, and adaptability, and enjoy a fulfilling career while making a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Annual Leave Accrual (29 days)

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Caring and empathetic nature to support vulnerable individuals.
• Ability to promote independence and develop life skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and personal care.
• Promote independence through skill development.
• Organize community and home activities.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Organization

Dependability

Flexibility

Tools

Digital Social Care Record System

Job description

As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference to residents' lives by improving 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 work at our residential service supporting 7 individuals with Learning Disabilities and additional needs. Our care services focus on people's whole lives, making them human and personal. Staff are central to our culture and embody Turning Points values.

As a support worker, you will provide a person-centred approach in all aspects of the individuals' lives, including managing their home, helping prepare meals, personal care, accessing community facilities, and maintaining contact with important people. We tailor our services to promote independence. A full UK driving license is preferable.

Shift Patterns

This is a bank contract suitable for those with a busy life wanting to pick up occasional shifts. We offer a range of shifts including mornings, afternoons, nights, and weekends.

Role Responsibilities

What will I be doing?

This is a hands-on role with varied daily tasks, including:

• Promoting independence by developing life skills and interests
• Supporting daily activities like cleaning, cooking, and outings
• Organizing activities in the home and community
• Assisting with personal care and moving and handling
• Supporting medication management and appointments
• Using a digital social care record system to support daily documentation, making tasks easier and allowing more time with the people supported

The Ideal Candidate

What are we looking for?

We seek a caring, empathetic support worker who listens and empowers vulnerable people. Dependability, motivation, initiative, organization, and adaptability are essential. A sense of humor, excellent communication, responsibility, flexibility, quick thinking, and problem-solving skills are also important.

About us

As a leading health and social care provider with over 300 locations across England, we pride ourselves on our services.

We operate on a not-for-profit basis, reinvesting all proceeds into our services and people. We are committed to continuous improvement and enhancing the lives of those we support.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

Joining our bank offers flexible working around your commitments, with control over your schedule. Employment with Turning Point also grants access to many rewards.

Your annual leave will accrue to the equivalent of 29 days per year.

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