Support Worker

Turning Point UK; Birchington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Turning Point UK is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join their team in Birchington. This hands-on role is vital in supporting adults with learning disabilities, promoting independence through daily activities and community engagement. With a focus on flexibility and care, you'll work in a rewarding environment committed to the well-being of residents. A comprehensive benefits package is included, alongside a competitive salary.

Benefits

29 days’ paid holiday, increasing with service

Options to buy additional holidays

Qualifications

• Knowledge of learning disabilities is beneficial but not essential.
• Key qualities include being passionate, caring, enthusiastic, and able to handle physical aspects.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence for the people supported.
• Support daily activities like cleaning, cooking, and outings.
• Ensure residents stay safe and healthy.

Skills

Communication

Caring

Flexibility

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

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

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 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 include supporting people to meet with friends or family, accessing health professionals, housework, shopping, day trips, cooking, holidays, gym classes.

People supported here have a mixture of communication, mobility, and health needs. This environment is quiet but active. The location is accessible via local transport, close to the train station and bus routes, with the town nearby.

Shift Patterns

This is a 24-hour service, so flexibility is essential. You will work a range of shifts, including nights and some weekends.

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 independence for the people we support
• Supporting daily activities like cleaning, cooking, outings, or holidays
• Organizing activities in the home and community
• Developing residents' life skills and interests
• Ensuring residents stay safe and healthy
• Assisting with personal care and medication
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to service monitoring

The Ideal Candidate

What skills and qualities do I need?

Knowledge of learning disabilities is beneficial but not essential. Key qualities include:

• Passionate, caring, enthusiastic
• Flexible, patient, non-judgemental
• A great team player with energy
• Ability to handle physical aspects like manual handling

About us

What Benefits Will I Receive?

Our total reward package includes:

• 29 days’ paid holiday, increasing to 31 days with service, plus options to buy additional holidays
• Explore our comprehensive benefits at Turning Point Benefits

We may close this advert early if we fill the position.

Salary: £24,502 for 37 hours, £29,800 for 45 hours / £12.70 per hour