Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht engagierte Support Worker, die Menschen mit Lernbehinderungen unterstützen. In dieser abwechslungsreichen Rolle fördern Sie die Unabhängigkeit der Bewohner und helfen ihnen, ihre Lebensqualität zu verbessern. Sie werden in einem unterstützenden Umfeld arbeiten, das Ihnen die Möglichkeit bietet, Ihre Fähigkeiten weiterzuentwickeln und Karrierechancen zu nutzen. Mit einem umfassenden Belohnungspaket, das Weiterbildung, flexible Arbeitszeiten und zahlreiche Vorteile umfasst, ist dies eine hervorragende Gelegenheit für alle, die einen positiven Einfluss auf das Leben anderer haben möchten.

Benefits

28 Tage bezahlter Urlaub

Lebensversicherung

Pensionsplan

Mitarbeiterrabatte

Flexible Arbeitszeiten

Kostenlose Beratung

Bonussystem für Mitarbeiterempfehlungen

Zugang zu Therapie-Diensten

Digitale GP-Dienste

Anerkennungspreise

Qualifications

• Leidenschaftlich, fürsorglich und enthusiastisch.
• Fähigkeit, die physischen Aspekte des Jobs zu bewältigen.

Responsibilities

• Förderung der Unabhängigkeit der unterstützten Personen.
• Unterstützung bei täglichen Aktivitäten wie Kochen und Putzen.
• Hilfe bei persönlichen Pflegebedürfnissen.

Skills

Empathie

Teamarbeit

Flexibilität

Geduld

Manuelle Handhabung

Job description

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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 one of our services in Broadstairs. Our services offer a 24-hour supported living facilities in providing support for adults with Learning Disabilities. We tailor our support to enable people to be as independent as possible.

Within this location we support people with learning and physical disabilities to live within their own purpose-built flats, one area sees 6 flats and another supports 4 people. Support Workers are linked to work with a specific person based on shared preferences and personalities creating a bespoke core team of staff.

People that we support here have a mixture of communication, mobility and health needs and these would be described as quieter environments.

This location offers a bus route for those using public transport and is within a walking distance to the busy Broadstairs town.

Shift Pattern:

This is a 24-hour service therefore flexibility is essential. You will be working a range of shifts from 7:00/8:00 am to 2:00/3:00 pm and 2:00/3:00 pm to 9:00/10:00 pm, sleep ins or waking nights, some weekends.

Please note that working hours may vary from service to service.

Average potential earnings are £25,383based on 37 hours.

*Potential average earnings are a culmination of colleagues working additional shifts and where applicable sleep ins**

** sleep ins are not required in all services

***not all colleagues will work overtime and therefore potential earnings will differ

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
• 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 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:

• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – we’re proud to have a silver accreditation fromInvestors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
• 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost
• An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
• Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
• Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
• Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
• Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
• Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
• A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!