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Are you looking for a rewarding job, making a real difference to people's lives and supporting them to achieve their goals? Can you see yourself providing support to adults and helping to improve their independent living skills and lead a meaningful and active life?
If you have answered YES to any of these questions, we would love to hear from you.
Before going through the pain of completing an application form, why not give Natasha a call on 07815 015073 for an informal chat? If it feels right, she will arrange an interview for you and then we’ll take it from there.
If you want to know more, read on
As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference to people’s lives. You may also make a positive difference to your own life. We are passionate about people, including our staff. You will receive bespoke training and development opportunities. 100% of our management team in Northumberland began their career with Turning Point as support workers. We realize, though, that not everyone wants to climb the ladder, which is perfect too — many of our staff have remained happy in a support worker role for over 15 years.
Role Responsibility
Where will I be working?
Our service in Berwick provides a 24-hour supported living service on the outskirts of a historic coastal town with good access to public transport. We support 6 amazing individuals who are very unique in their own right.
What will I be doing?
You will encourage the people we support to live life to their full potential. This includes participating in community activities, promoting and developing their daily living skills, supporting with medication and health appointments, and assisting with managing their personal budgets.
Working Patterns
This is a 24-hour service, so we can be flexible to meet your preferences where possible. A good work/life balance is important to us, and we do require staff to share weekend and evening shifts. We offer short days, long days, and sleep-ins, which are available but not essential. Our rota is published 8 weeks in advance, allowing you to plan your life accordingly.
The Ideal Candidate
What skills and qualities do I need to have?
While knowledge of learning disabilities or autism may be beneficial, it is not essential. We have great mentors with a wealth of experience.
What is essential is that you are prepared to embody our vision and values.
Our vision and values are the heart of Turning Point; they are the essence of who we are, what we do, and why we are here.
Our Vision: To constantly find new ways to support more people to discover new possibilities in their lives. The quality of our services means everything to us. The people we work with inspire us, and in turn, we seek new ways to inspire change. We owe it to the people we support to grow and shape the future because we believe in what we do.
Our Values
We believe that everyone has the potential to grow, learn, and make choices.
We communicate in an authentic and confident way that supports and challenges.
We embrace change, even when it is complex and uncomfortable.
We treat each other and those we support as individuals, regardless of challenges.
We encourage ideas and new thinking to deliver better outcomes.
We are committed to building a strong and financially viable Turning Point together.
About us
What Benefits Will I Receive?
We understand that rewards look different for everyone. Whether it’s ways to make your money go further, a culture of recognition and celebration, or opportunities to advance your career, we support you with our total reward package, which includes:
* 29 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 31 days, with the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
* Discover all the benefits we offer by visiting this link: https://jobs.turning-point.co.uk/benefits.html
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