Compassionate Support Worker - Enable Independence | Flexible Shifts

Turning Point UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday increasing to 31

Not-for-profit employer

Job summary

Turning Point UK in London is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities, helping with daily activities, personal care and medication support while promoting independence and safety. You will work across community and home settings, building life skills and encouraging participation in activities that matter to residents.

We value compassionate, flexible team players with strong communication and a person-centred approach.

Qualifications

• Passionate, caring and enthusiastic staff is essential.
• Flexible, patient and non-judgemental.
• Great team player with energy and good communication skills.
• Able to complete physical tasks including manual handling.
• Transferable experience helping people manage anxiety.

Responsibilities

• Promote the independence of people we support.
• Assist with a full range of daily activities including cleaning and cooking.
• Arrange activities in the home and in the local community.
• Develop residents' life skills and personal interests.
• Help residents stay safe and healthy.
• Assist with personal care needs.
• Manual handling where needed.
• Support people with medication.
• Maintain records to the required standard and contribute to service monitoring.

Skills

Caring

Team player

Communication skills

Flexible

Patience

Manual handling

Anxiety management

Job description

Turning Point UK in London is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities, helping with daily activities, personal care and medication support while promoting independence and safety. You will work across community and home settings, building life skills and encouraging participation in activities that matter to residents.

We value compassionate, flexible team players with strong communication and a person-centred approach.