Night Support Worker

Turning Point UK; Bradford; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Turning Point UK is seeking a Support Worker to provide care for adults with learning disabilities. This hands-on role involves assisting with personal care, preparing meals, and supporting residents in daily activities. The ideal candidate is passionate, flexible, and possesses knowledge of learning disabilities. Comprehensive training will be provided, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

29 days of paid holiday per year

Options to buy additional holiday days

Qualifications

• Essential knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Passionate, caring, and enthusiastic.
• Good at communication, including understanding non-verbal cues.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care needs.
• Preparing food with or for residents.
• Supporting residents with medication and maintaining records.

Skills

Knowledge of learning disabilities

Caring

Communication

Team player

Flexibility

Patience

Job description

Do you have a caring nature? Are you looking to make a difference in 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 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 in residents' lives by helping to improve their daily living skills. Passionate about people, you will enjoy opportunities to develop your own life and career, gaining experience and training to progress with us.

Where will I be working?

Our services in Thornton provide 24-hour care for adults with Learning Disabilities and additional health issues.

This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. We are a group of four people with a learning disability who live together and have done so for several years. We each have individual interests but also enjoy spending time together. We need support to participate in activities inside and outside our home. We are looking to welcome two more people who share similar interests and support needs.

Desirable but not essential – experience within the supported living/care sector.

Please note: this service supports people with complex learning disabilities, involving high levels of personal care.

Training and Development

We offer training to develop your skills and competencies, not only in care but in other areas as well:

• Level 2 and 3 Lead Adult Care Worker
• Level 3 Operational Team Leader

Training is provided after your probation period of 6 months. You will be supported by a coach throughout your training.

Shift Patterns

This is a night position with shifts from 20:30 to 07:15.

Role Responsibilities

What will I be doing?

Daily support we need from you:

• Assisting with personal care needs
• Preparing food with or for residents
• Supporting residents with food and drinks
• Supporting with medication, including creams and lotions
• Maintaining high standards of record keeping, including financial records for audits
• Helping manage residents' money safely
• Keeping the home clean and tidy
• Ensuring health and safety standards are met
• Providing engaging and varied activities
• Liaising with the landlord regarding tenancies and repairs

The Ideal Candidate

What skills and qualities do I need?

Knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs is essential. You should also be:

• Passionate, caring, and enthusiastic
• Flexible, patient, and non-judgemental
• A great team player with energy
• Good at communication, including understanding non-verbal cues
• Physically capable of manual handling tasks
• Experienced in helping manage anxiety

About us

As a leading health and social care provider with over 300 locations across England, we pride ourselves on our services.

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

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We offer a comprehensive reward package, including 29 days of paid holiday per year (increasing with service), with options to buy additional days. Discover all the benefits by following the link below.

Salary: £23,808 based on 37 hours, £28,995 based on 45 hours, or £12.34 per hour.