Weekend Bank Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Support Workers to join their team in Carlisle. This role involves providing essential support to adults with learning disabilities, helping them with daily living skills and promoting their independence. If you have a caring nature and are looking for a flexible work environment, this opportunity allows you to make a real difference in people's lives. With a focus on personal development and a variety of rewarding responsibilities, you will be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and offers numerous benefits, including training and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Annual leave accruing to 28 days per year

Blue Light Card discounts

Access to Rightsteps Therapy service

Life Assurance up to 3x salary

Competitive pension scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition awards

£300 bonus for referrals

Qualifications

• Passionate, caring, and enthusiastic approach to supporting individuals.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities and promote independence.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service monitoring.

Skills

Caring nature

Flexibility

Team player

Knowledge of learning disabilities

Physical task capability

Job description

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Do you have a caring nature? Are you looking to make a difference in 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 answered YES to these questions, we would love to hear from you.

At Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities across England.

As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference in residents' lives by helping to improve their daily living skills. If you are passionate about people, you will enjoy the support and opportunities to develop your own life and career, gaining valuable experience and training with us.

Where will I be working?

You will be working in one of our Extra Care flats in Carlisle.

We provide 24-hour support for adults with learning and physical disabilities, including some 1-2-1 support and responding to needs as they arise.

The role involves supporting residents with all aspects of daily living: personal care, cooking, medication management, cleaning, budgeting, shopping, accessing employment and education, attending social events, and encouraging independence. We tailor our services to help individuals live as independently as possible.

Staff empower residents to experience a wide range of activities and enjoy life to the fullest.

We use a digital social care record system to streamline daily documentation, making your tasks easier and allowing more time for supporting the People We Support.

Shift Patterns

This is a bank contract, ideal for those with busy schedules who want to pick up shifts as available. Shifts include mornings, afternoons, nights, and weekends.

Role Responsibilities

What will I be doing?

This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. Your duties will include:

• Promoting independence among the people we support
• Supporting daily activities like cleaning, cooking, outings, and holidays
• Organizing activities in the home and community
• Developing residents' life skills and personal interests
• Helping residents stay safe and healthy
• Supporting personal care and medication needs
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to service monitoring

The Ideal Candidate

What skills and qualities do I need?

Knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs is beneficial but not essential. The key qualities include:

• Passionate, caring, and enthusiastic
• Flexible, patient, and non-judgmental
• A great team player with energy
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as manual handling

Drivers are preferred due to the needs of the individuals supported.

About us

What benefits will I receive?

Joining our bank offers flexible working around your commitments. As a Turning Point employee, you'll also access many benefits, including:

• Opportunities for learning and development, with a Silver accreditation from Investors in People
• Annual leave accruing to the equivalent of 28 days per year
• Blue Light Card discounts and exclusive offers for colleagues
• Access to the Rightsteps Therapy service – free counselling, wellbeing platform, and financial education
• Life Assurance up to 3x salary and a competitive pension scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including a Digital GP and legal advice
• Recognition awards for outstanding work
• A £300 bonus for referring a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme