At Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities and mental health issues across England.
As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference to people's lives as you improve their daily living skills. Passionate about people, you will enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress with us.
You will be working in one of our supported living services in Barnsley. Our services offer support for adults with Learning Disabilities, mental health needs and varied health and mobility conditions. We tailor our support to enable people to be as independent as possible. Previous experience of working with people with epilepsy would be advantageous and a full driving licence is essential (automatic).
Shift Patterns
What are we looking for in a Support worker? We would like you to have a flexible approach to the role, be able to work a full range of shift patterns including 7am starts till 5pm then a 5pm sleep in till between 7am and 10am the next morning. The service offers support to individuals living in their own homes in local communities therefore you will have a base. You will need a full, current, UK driving license for this role. 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
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
What skills and qualities do I need to have?
Whilst knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs would be beneficial, it isn't essential. Flexible, patient and non-judgemental
Able to complete the physical aspects of the role such as manual handling where needed
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 never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.
You will get 29 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 31 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.