Part Time Support Worker

Turning Point UK; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Turning Point UK is seeking passionate and caring support workers for part-time roles in Gloucester. You'll provide essential support to individuals with learning disabilities and autism, helping them with daily activities and promoting independence. Flexibility in shifts is required, and you'll work closely with a dedicated team to enhance the lives of those you support. Join a leading health and social care provider committed to making a difference in the community.

Benefits

29 days paid holiday

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive reward package

Qualifications

• Experience in helping people manage anxiety is beneficial.
• Knowledge of learning disabilities is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Promoting the independence of the people we support.
• Assisting with personal care needs and medication.
• Supporting a full range of daily activities.

Skills

Caring

Enthusiasm

Flexibility

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

Everything we do is aimed at providing the very best quality and person-centred support in the right location at the right time, making a real difference for the people and communities we support.

Turning Point supports individuals across the country, and we are currently recruiting support workers for supported living locations across Gloucester in Minsterworth and Hucclecote.

Where will I be working?

You will be working at one of our supported living services in Gloucester. We offer 24-hour support to people with LD (learning disabilities) and Autism. The level of care required varies across our services. Some individuals have profound and multiple learning disabilities and complex health needs, while others need assistance with daily activities, personal care, medication, mobility, and daily living tasks.

We aim to create positive family relationships and a good circle of support. Our focus is on supporting individuals' lives in a person-centred way, including activities such as shopping, managing budgets, and cooking. 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 work a range of shifts from 7:00 am to 2:30 pm, 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm, and some weekends.

Please note this is a Part-Time position of 22-30 hours per week.

Role Responsibilities

What will I be doing?

This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. Your duties will include:

• Promoting the independence of the people we support
• Supporting a full range of daily activities, including cleaning, cooking, days out, or holidays
• Arranging activities in the home and the community
• Developing residents' life skills and personal interests
• Helping residents stay safe and healthy
• Assisting with personal care needs
• Supporting people with medication
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to service monitoring

The Ideal Candidate

What skills and qualities do I need to have?

While knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs is beneficial, it is not 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
• Experience in helping people manage anxiety (transferable skills are welcome)

About us

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

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

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We understand that rewards can be different for everyone. Whether it's financial benefits, a supportive culture, or career development opportunities, we aim to support you with our comprehensive reward package.

You will receive 29 days of paid holiday per year, increasing with service length up to 31 days, with options to buy additional holidays (Pro Rata for Part-Time).

Discover all the exciting perks by following this link: Turning Point Benefits.

Salary: £23,808 based on 37 hours (Pro Rata) / £12.34 per hour.