Support Worker – Empower Independence with Flexible Shifts

Turning Point; Mexborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday per year

Holiday buy option

Job summary

Turning Point is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help people with Learning Disabilities and mental health needs in Barnsley. You will use client vehicles, while being added to our open mobility insurance and hold a full UK driving licence (automatic).

Lone working is part of the role, with shifts including early and late patterns and a sleep-in when required. You will support individuals to develop daily living skills, participate in activities, and stay safe and healthy within supported

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Flexible

Patient

Team player

Communication skills

Manual handling

Job description

Turning Point is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help people with Learning Disabilities and mental health needs in Barnsley. You will use client vehicles, while being added to our open mobility insurance and hold a full UK driving licence (automatic).

Lone working is part of the role, with shifts including early and late patterns and a sleep-in when required. You will support individuals to develop daily living skills, participate in activities, and stay safe and healthy within supported