Female Support Worker £1,000 joining bonus

TN United Kingdom; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to enhance the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. This hands-on role offers the chance to make a real difference through a person-centred approach, supporting daily living skills and community access. With a focus on independence, you'll engage in meaningful activities while fostering a supportive environment. The organization values its staff and provides a rewarding career with comprehensive benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and a joining bonus. Join a dedicated team passionate about making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

29 days paid holiday

Access to comprehensive benefits

Joining bonus

Qualifications

• Dependable and organized support worker committed to empowering individuals.
• Strong communication skills and ability to respond to unexpected situations.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence by developing life skills and interests.
• Assist with personal care, medication management, and daily activities.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Tools

Digital social care records

Job description

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Client:

Turning Point

Location:

Salisbury, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Introduction

£1,000 joining bonus for those hired for our registered care services in Avondale and Hollygrove.

As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference to residents' lives by improving their daily living skills. Passionate about people, you will have the opportunity to enhance your career through experience and training.

Where will I be working?

You will work at our residential service supporting 8 individuals with Learning Disabilities. Our care services focus on people's whole lives, making them human and personal. The culture is crucial, and staff are its heart, embodying its values.

As a support worker, you will provide a person-centred approach, managing clients' homes, personal care, community access, and maintaining contact with important people. Services are tailored to promote independence, supporting those with learning disabilities, Autism, and other health conditions. You may attend GP and hospital appointments. A full UK driving license is preferable.

Shift Patterns

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

Role Responsibilities

What will I be doing?

This hands-on role involves:

• Promoting independence by developing life skills and interests
• Supporting daily activities like cleaning, cooking, outings, and holidays
• Organizing activities within the home and community
• Assisting with personal care and manual handling
• Supporting medication management
• Using digital social care records to streamline documentation and focus more on support

The Ideal Candidate

What are we looking for?

We seek a genuine, empathetic support worker committed to empowering vulnerable individuals. Candidates should be dependable, organized, flexible, and able to respond to unexpected situations. A good sense of humor, excellent communication, responsibility, and quick problem-solving skills are essential.

About us

Why Turning Point?

As a leading health and social care provider with over 300 locations across England, we pride ourselves on quality services. Our organization is united by shared values—believing in potential, confident communication, embracing change, and respecting individuality.

We operate on a not-for-profit basis, reinvesting all earnings into our services and staff. We are committed to continuous improvement and enhancing the lives of those we support.

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

What benefits will I receive?

We recognize the importance of rewarding our staff. Our Total Reward package includes:

• 29 days’ paid holiday annually, increasing to 31 days with service, plus options to buy additional holidays
• Access to comprehensive benefits and perks, detailed here: https://jobs.turning-point.co.uk/benefits.html?utm_source=jobad&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=benefits