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Job Introduction
Would you like to be a part of an exciting new journey for a brand-new service providing day-to-day support for individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs located in Cramlington?
Could you see yourself supporting our tenants to live fulfilled lives? Do you enjoy going on day trips and exploring the local area to help source meaningful activities for our tenants? Would you be able to inject some liveliness into the boring tasks such as cleaning and cooking? Can you see yourself encouraging people to build relationships with the local community and helping the people we support maintain relationships with those important to them?
As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference in people’s lives and may also find it rewarding for your own life. You will receive bespoke training and development opportunities. Notably, 100% of our management team in Northumberland began their careers with Turning Point as support workers.
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 24-hour service; therefore, flexibility is essential. There will be a range of shifts available, including waking nights and sleep-ins. Shifts are offered on a rotational basis.
Role Responsibilities
What will I be doing?
This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. Your duties will include:
* Promoting the independence of the people we support
* Supporting a full range of daily activities, including cleaning, cooking, days out, or holidays
* Arranging activities in the home and 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
The Ideal Candidate
What skills and qualities do I need to have?
While 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
* Experienced in mental health
* Flexible, patient, and non-judgemental
* A great team player with lots of energy
* Able to complete physical aspects of the role such as manual handling where needed
About us
Why Turning Point?
As a leading health and social care provider with over 300 locations across England, we take pride in the services we offer.
We operate on a not-for-profit basis; every penny is reinvested into our services and people. We are committed to continuous improvement and working to enhance the lives of the people we support.
Benefits
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 supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to advance your career, we aim to support you through our comprehensive total reward package.
You will receive 29 days of paid holiday per year, increasing with each year of service up to 31 days. There is also an option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
Discover all the exciting perks available to our employees by following this link: Turning Point Benefits.
Salary: £24,310 based on 37 hours, £29,566 based on 45 hours / £12.60 per hour.
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