Overview
This service in Bedlington consists of 12 self-contained apartments and will provide intensive housing-related support for adults who may have enduring mental health backgrounds, autism, learning disabilities or physical health needs.
As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference to people’s lives and you may also make a positive difference to your own life. You will receive bespoke training and development opportunities. 100% of our management team in Northumberland began their career with Turning Point as a support worker. Please note that experience in the mental health sector is essential. Some of our service users demonstrate challenging behaviours as part of their ongoing mental health recovery. This can manifest in extreme cases as self-harm and emotional instability. Therefore the right candidate will need to possess a deep level of empathy, understanding and patience.
Shift patterns: This is a hands-on job in which no two days are the same.
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 life skills and personal interests
* Helping our people stay safe and healthy
* Assisting or prompting with personal care needs
* Supporting people with medication
* Ensuring record keeping is maintained to the required standard and contributing to service monitoring requirements
Whilst knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs would be beneficial, it isn’t essential. Essential qualities include:
Qualifications
* Passionate, caring, and enthusiastic
* Mental health experience
* 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
Shift Details & Requirements
This is a 24-hour service; therefore, flexibility is essential. There will be a range of shifts available including waking nights and sleep-ins.
Why Turning Point?
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.
Benefits
This organisation offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to reward and support employees, including ways to make money go further, recognition and career development opportunities. 29 days of paid holiday per year, increasing with service up to 31 days, with an option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. For full details, please follow the link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.
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