Female Complex Care Support Worker

Turning Point UK; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate support workers to join their dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You'll receive comprehensive training and support to develop essential skills, including communication techniques for non-verbal individuals. With flexible shift patterns and a commitment to fostering a supportive community, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in a rewarding career. Join a not-for-profit organization that values potential and invests in its staff while making a difference every day.

Benefits

29 days' paid holiday annually

Options to buy additional days

Comprehensive reward package

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; full training will be provided.
• Knowledge of learning disabilities is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence and support daily activities.
• Assist with personal care, medication, and maintaining records.
• Organize activities within the home and community.

Skills

Caring nature

Communication skills

Team player

Flexibility

Knowledge of learning disabilities

Tools

Digital social care record system

Job description

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship.

Do you have a caring nature? Are you looking to make a difference in people's lives? Are you seeking a fresh challenge with full training provided? Are you flexible with your working hours? Can you see yourself supporting adults who need your help?

If you answered 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 by helping residents improve their daily living skills. If you are passionate about people, you'll enjoy the support and opportunities for personal and professional growth, gaining experience and training to advance your career with us.

Where will I be working?

Our service is located in Sydenham, within walking distance to Leamington Spa. We support eight individuals with profound, multiple Learning Disabilities and additional health issues such as epilepsy and congenital conditions. Some have high support needs, mobility issues, and require personal care. As a support worker, you'll develop communication skills, including signing and visual aids, as some individuals are non-verbal. We aim to foster positive family relationships and a supportive community environment, with events during the summer months.

No experience is necessary; full training will be provided to all staff.

We use a digital social care record system to support daily documentation, making your tasks easier and allowing more time to support the people we serve.

How do I get there?

This service is accessible by public transport and car. From Coventry rail station, it takes approximately 1 hour by train, 1 hour 15 minutes by bus, and about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. These are approximate times from Coventry.

Shift Patterns

This is a 24-hour service, requiring flexibility. Shifts include early mornings, late evenings, waking nights, sleep-ins, and some weekends.

Role Responsibilities

What will I be doing?

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

• Promoting independence for those we support
• Supporting daily activities like cleaning, cooking, outings, and holidays
• Organizing activities within the home and community
• Developing residents' life skills and interests
• Helping residents stay safe and healthy
• Assisting with personal care and medication
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to service monitoring

The Ideal Candidate

What skills and qualities are needed?

Knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs is beneficial but not essential. The key qualities include:

• Passionate, caring, and enthusiastic
• Flexible, patient, and non-judgmental
• A great team player with energy
• Experience helping manage anxiety is transferable

About us

Why choose Turning Point?

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

Our organization is united by shared values—believing in potential, effective communication, embracing change, and respecting individuality. We operate on a not-for-profit basis, reinvesting in our services and staff, and continually working to improve lives.

Our people bring our vision to life. If you are enthusiastic, motivated, and committed to supporting others, Turning Point offers more than a job—it offers a career.

What benefits will I receive?

We offer a comprehensive reward package tailored to individual needs, including:

• 29 days' paid holiday annually, increasing to 31 days with service, plus options to buy additional days

Salary ranges from £23,808 for 37 hours to £28,996 for 45 hours, or £12.34 per hour.