Support Worker

Turning Point; Birchington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the non-profit sector seeks a Support Worker in Birchington, England. You will enhance the lives of individuals with Learning Disabilities, providing support for daily living skills in a 24-hour facility. Flexibility is essential as you engage in various activities, ensuring the well-being and independence of residents. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community.

Benefits

29 days’ paid holiday, increasing with service

Option to buy additional holidays

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to complete physical aspects of the role such as manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Promoting the independence of the people we support.
• Supporting daily activities including cleaning, cooking, and outings.
• Assisting with personal care needs and medication.

Skills

Passionate

Caring

Enthusiastic

Flexible

Patient

Team Player

Good Communication

Job description

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Job Introduction

This position does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under current UK immigration guidelines.

At Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities across England.

As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference to people's lives as you improve their daily living skills. 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.

Where will I be working?

You will be working in our service in Birchington where we support 8 individuals. We offer a 24-hour supported living facility in providing support for adults with Learning Disabilities. We tailor our support to enable people to be as independent as possible.

Support Workers are linked to work with a specific person based on shared preferences and personalities creating a bespoke core team of staff.

Days can consist of supporting people to meet with friends or family, accessing health professionals, housework, shopping, day trips, cooking, holidays, Gym classes.

People that we support here have a mixture of communication, mobility and health needs and this would be described as a quiet but active environment. This location is perfect for access to local transport being close to the train station and bus routes, with the local town just up the road.

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 the 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

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 That Includes

• 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 this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees Turning Point Benefits
  
  

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date

Turning Point

Attached documents

• Support Worker Role Profile and Job expectations.pdf
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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• Industries

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