This position does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under current UK immigration guidelines
Are you flexible with your working hours? Can you see yourself providing care to adults who need your support?
At Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities across England.
As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference to residents' 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.
Our services in Thornton provide a 24 hour facilities in providing care for adults with Learning Disabilities and additional health issues.
We endeavour to create positive family relationships offering a good circle of support. There is a strong focus on supporting individuals' lives in a person centred way which includes various activities, shopping, managing own budgets and cooking. You will work as part of a large staff team covering various shift patterns including occasional night shifts.
Please note: in this service we support people with complex learning disabilities and there are high levels of personal care involved.
Training and Development
We offer training to all those who want to develop their skills and competencies not just in the care sector but in other areas too.
Level 2 and 3 Lead Adult Care Worker
Level 3 Operational Team Leader
Please note training will be offered after your probation period ends which is 6 months. Once you begin your training with us you will have your own coach who will support you through your programme.
Shift Patterns
You will be working a range of shifts from 7:00/8:00 am to 2:30/3:30 pm or 12:00 pm to 7:30 pm, occasional waking nights and some weekends.
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 including creams and lotions
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
transferable experience of helping people to manage anxiety
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.