Male Support Worker

Turning Point UK; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday

Total reward package

Job summary

Turning Point UK is seeking a Male Support Worker in Stafford to provide 24-hour supported living care for adults with Learning Disabilities. The role involves promoting independence, assisting with daily activities, managing activities in the home and community, and supporting personal care and medication where needed.

You will join a dedicated team in a not-for-profit service, with a focus on flexible shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Passionate, caring and enthusiastic
• Flexible, patient and non-judgemental
• A great team player with lots of energy
• Able to demonstrate good communication skills
• Able to complete the physical aspects of the role such as manual handling where needed

Responsibilities

• Promoting the independence of people we support
• Supporting a full range of daily activities including cleaning and cooking, days out or going away on holiday
• Arranging activities in the home and in the local community
• Developing residents' life skills and personal interests
• Helping residents stay safe and healthy
• Assisting with personal care needs
• Manual handling
• Supporting people with medication
• Ensuring record keeping is maintained to the required standard at all times and contributing to service monitoring requirements

Job description

# Male Support Worker### Job Introduction**Why Turning Point?**As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.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.Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job – we offer you a career.**Where will I be working?**Our services in Stafford provide a 24-hour supported living facility in providing care for adults with Learning Disabilities. We accommodate up to 8 people with mild to complex Learning Disabilities. We tailor our services to enable people to be as independent as possible.**Shift Patterns**This is a 24-hour service, therefore flexibility is essential. You will be working a range of shifts including nights and some weekends.### Role Responsibility**What will I be doing?**This is a hands-on job in which no two days are the same. Your duties will include:* Promoting the independence of people we support* Supporting a full range of daily activities including cleaning and cooking, days out or going away on holiday* Arranging activities in the home and in the local community* Developing residents' life skills and personal interests* Helping residents stay safe and healthy* Assisting with personal care needs* Manual handling* Supporting people with medication* Ensuring record keeping is maintained to the required standard at all times and contributing to service monitoring requirements### The Ideal Candidate**What skills and qualities do I need to have?**Whilst knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs would be beneficial, it isn't essential. What is essential is that you are:* Passionate, caring and enthusiastic* Flexible, patient and non-judgemental* A great team player with lots of energy* Able to demonstrate good communication skills* Able to complete the physical aspects of the role such as manual handling where needed### About us**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 BenefitsTurning Point### Attached documents* Grade 2 - Support Worker.pdfApply| | || --- | --- || Salary | £24,773 based on 37 hours, £12.84 per hour || Frequency | Annual || Job Reference | Male Support Worker Stafford The Crescent/13817 || Contract Type | Permanent || Closing Date | 30 October, 2026 || Job Category | Support Work || Business Unit | Learning Disabilities || Location | Stafford, United Kingdom || Posted on | 30 September, 2026 || Contract Details | Full time || Working Hours | Various shifts including nights |