# Female Support Worker### Job IntroductionAt 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 service is a 24 hour supported living facility in providing care for 5 adults with Learning Disabilities and additional health issues.We endeavor 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. We tailor our services to enable people to be as independent as possible.**Shift Patterns**This is a 24 hour service, therefore flexibility is essential. You will be working a range of shifts from 7:00/8:00 am to 2:00/3:00pm and 3:00/3:00 pm to 9:00/10:00pm, sleep ins or waking nights, some weekends.Please note that working hours may vary from service to service.### Role ResponsibilityThis is a hands-on job in which no two days are the same. Your duties will include:* 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 residents' life skills and personal interests* 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### The Ideal CandidateWhilst knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs would be beneficial, it isn't essential. What is essential is that you are:* Passionate, caring and enthusiastic* 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 handlingWe 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 that includes:* 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* Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employeesWe reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing dateTurning Point### Attached documents| | || --- | --- || Salary | £23,808 based on 37 hours, £28,956 based on 45 hours / £12.34 per hour || Frequency | Annual || Job Reference | turningp/TP/132/11987 || Contract Type | Permanent || Closing Date | 19 October, 2025 || Job Category | Support Work || Business Unit | Learning Disabilities || Location | Cannock, United Kingdom || Posted on | 19 September, 2025 || Contract Details | Full Time || Working Hours | Various shifts including nights |### Spread the word
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