Care Support Worker

Turning Point UK; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Turning Point UK in Salisbury is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help residents develop daily living skills and progress in their personal life.

You will work in our residential service supporting 8 individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism and other health conditions, providing person-centred care, coordinating with their wider support network, and assisting with community activities. Flexibility across shifts is essential in a 24-hour service.

Qualifications

• This position does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under current UK immigration guidelines.
• Support Worker duties include helping residents with daily living, personal care and coordinating with their support network.
• Work at a residential service supporting 8 individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism and other health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide a person-centred approach in all aspects of the client’s lives.
• Attend GP and hospital appointments as required.
• Assist residents in the community with activities such as shopping, sightseeing or walks.
• Support may involve helping in a wheelchair.

Job description

This position does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under current UK immigration guidelinesAs 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?As a support worker you will be working at our residential service where we support 8 individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism and other heath conditions. Our care services are about people's whole lives and therefore we make them human and personal. The culture is crucial and staff are its heart and model its values. As a support worker will be required to provide a person-centred approach in all aspects of the client's lives, including managing their home, some personal care, maintaining contact with other important people in their lives. We tailor our services to enable people to be as independent as possible. You may be asked to attend GP appointments and hospital appointments. I would like my support worker, to help me out in the community, which could involve spending all day in shops, sight seeing or simply having a walk in my hometown, therefore I would need someone who would be comfortable on their feet. Sometimes you may be asked to support me in my wheelchair.

Shift Patterns

This is a 24-hour service, therefore it is essential to have flexibility. However, we offer a wide range of shifts to assist those who have children, or is a caregiver for a family member.

Shifts could include early mornings, late evenings, sleep-ins, waking nights, and some weekends.

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