Support Worker

TURNING POINT; Oakenshaw; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday

Holiday buy scheme

Job summary

Turning Point is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs across England. You will provide hands-on care, promote independence, and support daily activities in a person-centred way within Sheldon Ridge Nursing Home.

The role involves a 24-hour service with shifts including weekends and nights, plus training and development opportunities after probation. A supportive team environment and opportunities to advance are offered.

Qualifications

• Essential: caring and empathetic approach to supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Flexible, patient and non-judgemental with good communication skills.
• Enjoys working in a team and with energy to support residents' independence.

Responsibilities

• Promoting the independence of people we support.
• Supporting daily activities including cleaning and cooking, days out or holidays.
• Arranging activities in the home and local community.
• Developing residents' life skills and personal interests.
• Helping residents stay safe and healthy.
• Assisting with personal care needs.
• Manual handling where needed.
• Supporting people with medication and record keeping.

Skills

Passionate

Caring

Flexible

Patient

Team player

Communication skills

Manual handling

Job description

Support Worker

Job Introduction

Do you have a caring nature? Are you looking to make a difference to people's lives? Do you want to work in an environment where no two days are the same? Are you flexible with your working hours? Can you see yourself providing care to adults who need your support?

If you have answered a big YES to these questions we would love to hear from you.

At Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities and mental health issues 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 supporting individuals at Sheldon Ridge Nursing Home for individuals with Learning Disabilities and challenging behaviour due to communication difficulties and other related issues.

You will work as part of a large staff team covering various shift patterns including rotational weekends and nights. All the people at Sheldon Ridge require full support with personal care, dietary, emotional and social care.

We endeavour 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.

Please note: in this service we support people with complex learning disabilities and there are high levels of personal care involved.

Training and Development

We offer training to all those who want to develop their skills and competencies not just in the care sector but in other areas too.

• Level 2 and 3 Lead Adult Care Worker
• Level 3 Operational Team Leader

Please note training will be offered after your probation period ends which is 6 months. Once you begin your training with us you will have your own coach who will support you through your programme.

Shift Patterns

This is a 24 hour service, therefore flexibility is essential. You will be working a range of shifts with a mixture of days and nights.

Please note that working hours may vary.

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 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 as such manual handling where needed

About us

Why Turning Point?

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.

You will get 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.

Turning Point