Support Worker – Person‑Centered Care for LD & Autism

Turning Point UK; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29–31 days holiday

Job summary

Turning Point UK in Cheltenham is seeking dedicated support workers for our supported living services. You will provide 24-hour support to people with learning disabilities and autism, helping with daily activities, personal care, medication, budgeting, cooking and community participation.

This full-time days role requires a passionate, caring, flexible and patient team player. We operate not-for-profit services that reinvest in people, with a holiday entitlement of 29–31 days.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs is beneficial but not essential.
• Must be passionate, caring and enthusiastic.
• Flexible, patient and non-judgemental.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to assist with personal care and manual handling.
• Experience helping people manage anxiety is a plus, transferable.

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 local community.
• Developing residents' life skills and personal interests.
• Helping residents stay safe and healthy.
• Assisting with personal care needs and manual handling.
• Supporting people with medication.
• Ensuring record keeping is maintained to the required standard.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Empathy

Flexibility

Patience

Manual handling

Anxiety support

Job description

Turning Point UK in Cheltenham is seeking dedicated support workers for our supported living services. You will provide 24-hour support to people with learning disabilities and autism, helping with daily activities, personal care, medication, budgeting, cooking and community participation.

This full-time days role requires a passionate, caring, flexible and patient team player. We operate not-for-profit services that reinvest in people, with a holiday entitlement of 29–31 days.