Female Support Worker

Turning Point; Otterburn; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days paid holiday

Total reward package

Job summary

Turning Point is recruiting for a Support Worker to assist people with learning disabilities in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The role involves hands-on care, driving a service vehicle (UK licence required) and promoting independence and dignity.

You will join a values-led team delivering daily support, skills training, personal care and social inclusion, with opportunities for training and career progression within a large, Not-for-Profit organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in support work, ideally in a Learning Disability setting.
• IT and literacy skills required to document and communicate effectively.
• NVQ 2 would be desirable or candidate willing to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Meet the needs of the people we support and assist with daily living tasks.
• Drive the service vehicle; hold a valid UK driving licence.
• Support individuals with daily skills, personal care and social inclusion.

Skills

Support Work

IT skills

Literacy skills

Education

NVQ 2

Job description

Role Responsibility

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. 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. You will also be:

• 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.

Turning Point Benefits

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