Female Support Worker

Turning Point; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday

Job summary

Turning Point is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Newcastle-under-Lyme to assist adults with learning disabilities, helping them live meaningful, independent lives. You will support daily living tasks, personal care and social inclusion within a compassionate team.

The role requires flexibility for a 24/7 rota. A valid UK Driver’s Licence is beneficial. NVQ2 or willingness to work towards is desirable; IT and literacy skills are expected to communicate with the team and record progress.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• IT and literacy basic skills required.
• NVQ 2 desirable or willingness to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living skills and personal care.
• Promote independence and social inclusion.
• Support wellbeing and ensure dignity and respect in all interactions.

Skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Communication

Team player

Driver (optional)

Education

NVQ 2 (Desirable)

Job description

Job Introduction

Do you have a caring nature? Are you looking to make a difference to people's lives? Do you want to work in an environment where no two days are the same? Are you flexible with your working hours? Can you see yourself providing care to adults who need your support?

If you have answered a big 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 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.

Shifts

We provide 24-hour support to the individuals each and every day so you'll work on a rota basis. We need you to be fully flexible to meet the needs of the people we support.

Please note you will be required to drive the service vehicle so will need to hold a valid UK Drivers License.

Main Responsibilities

What will I be doing?

This is the chance to join an established team within a Learning Disability Service in Newcastle-under-Lyme. We support the individuals to live meaningful independent lives, empowering choice and control on how they want to live while adhering to dignity and respect.

It's a hands-on job so you will also be supporting the individuals with daily skills, personal care and social inclusion along with their well-being,

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.

The Ideal Candidate

What skills and qualities do I need to have?

You will have to have Support Work experience, ideally within Learning Disability setting. You will require I.T. and Literacy skills. NVQ 2 would be desirable or willing to work towards.

• Passionate, caring and enthusiastic
• Fully flexible in working hours - The service operates 24 hours per day, 7 days a week all year round
• Patient and non-judgemental
• A great team player with lots of energy
• Ideally a Driver to drive the cars of the individuals (But not essential)
• Able to demonstrate good communication skills
• Able to complete the physical aspects of the role such as manual handling where needed

About us

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.

You will get 29 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 31 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.

Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.

Turning Point Benefits

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