Support Worker

Turning Point UK; Cannock; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days’ paid holiday a year

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Turning Point UK in Cannock is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help adults with learning disabilities live more independently in a 24-hour supported living service. You will assist with daily activities, personal care, meals, budgeting and social outings to promote independence and wellbeing.

You will work flexible shifts, including mornings, afternoons, sleep-ins or waking nights, with some weekend work.

Qualifications

• Passionate, caring and enthusiastic.
• Flexible, patient and non-judgemental.
• A great team player with lots of energy.
• Able to demonstrate good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Promoting the independence of people we support.
• Supporting a full range of daily activities including cleaning and cooking, days out or holidays.
• 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.

Skills

Passionate

Caring

Flexible

Patient

Team player

Communication skills

Non-judgemental

Job description

Job IntroductionAt Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities across England.As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference to residents' 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?Our service is a 24 hour supported living facility in providing care for 5 adults with Learning Disabilities and additional health issues.We endeavor to create positive family relationships offering a good circle of support. There is a strong focus on supporting individuals' lives in a person centred way which includes various activities, shopping, managing own budgets and cooking. We tailor our services to enable people to be as independent as possible.Shift PatternsThis is a 24 hour service, therefore flexibility is essential. You will be working a range of shifts from 7:00/8:00 am to 2:00/3:00pm and 3:00/3:00 pm to 9:00/10:00pm, sleep ins or waking nights, some weekends.Please note that working hours may vary from service to service.Role ResponsibilityWhat 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 people we supportSupporting a full range of daily activities including cleaning and cooking, days out or going away on holidayArranging activities in the home and in the local communityDeveloping residents' life skills and personal interestsHelping residents stay safe and healthyAssisting with personal care needsManual handlingSupporting people with medicationEnsuring record keeping is maintained to the required standard at all times and contributing to service monitoring requirementsThe Ideal CandidateWhat 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 enthusiasticFlexible, patient and non-judgementalA great team player with lots of energyAble to demonstrate good communication skillsAble to complete the physical aspects of the role such as manual handlingAbout usWhat 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: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 costJoin our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employeesTurning Point BenefitsWe reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing dateTurning PointAttached documents 2022 SW Role Profile and Job expectations.pdfApply