Female Support Worker

Turning Point UK; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. This hands-on role involves assisting with daily living activities, promoting independence, and ensuring the well-being of clients in a supportive environment. You will work closely with a small group of individuals, fostering their skills and interests while providing essential support. With a flexible shift pattern and a rewarding total benefits package, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity for those who are passionate about making a difference in their community.

Benefits

29 days paid holiday

Options to buy additional holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals with autism and learning disabilities is essential.
• Knowledge of complex needs is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living activities like cleaning, cooking, and outings.
• Help residents stay safe and healthy while promoting independence.

Skills

Experience with autism

Experience with learning disabilities

Teamwork

Flexibility

Manual handling

Job description

At Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities across England.

Role: Support Worker

As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference in people's lives by helping to improve their daily living skills. We offer opportunities to enhance your own life and career through experience and training.

Where will I be working?

You will work at our service in Broadstairs, supporting 4 individuals. We provide a 24-hour supported living facility tailored to enable independence for adults with Learning Disabilities. Support Workers are assigned to work with specific individuals based on shared preferences and personalities, forming bespoke core teams. We are recruiting primarily for one individual at this service.

Support activities include meeting with friends or family, accessing health professionals, housework, shopping, day trips, cooking, holidays, and indoor activities like playing with dolls, makeup, building life skills, and fostering independence.

Female support worker required. Driver preferred. Experience working with individuals with autism and learning disabilities is essential.

Our clients have diverse communication, mobility, and health needs, creating a quiet yet active environment. The location offers easy access to local transport, the town, and the seaside.

Shift Pattern:

This is a 24-hour service requiring flexibility. Shifts vary from 7:00/8:00 am to 2:00/3:00 pm, 2:00/3:00 pm to 9:00/10:00 pm, including sleep-ins or waking nights, and some weekends. Working hours may vary across services.

** Sleep-ins are not required in all services.

*** Not all colleagues will work overtime; potential earnings may differ.

Role Responsibilities

What will I be doing?

This hands-on role involves supporting individuals with daily activities, promoting independence, and ensuring safety and well-being. Duties include:

• Supporting daily living 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 do I need?

While knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs is beneficial, it is not essential. The key qualities include:

• Passionate, caring, and enthusiastic
• Flexible, patient, and non-judgemental
• A great team player with energy
• Ability to perform physical tasks like manual handling

About us and Benefits

We offer a total reward package including:

• 29 days’ paid holiday, increasing to 31 days with service, plus options to buy additional holidays
• Comprehensive benefits detailed via our benefits link

Salary: £23,808 (37 hours), £28,996 (45 hours), or £12.34/hr