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Job Introduction
At Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities across England.
As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference to people's lives by helping to improve their daily living skills. Passionate about people, you will enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career, gaining the experience and training needed to progress with us.
Where will I be working?
You will be working at our service in Birchington, supporting 8 individuals. We offer a 24-hour supported living facility providing support for adults with Learning Disabilities. Our support is tailored to enable people to be as independent as possible.
Support Workers are assigned to work with a specific person based on shared preferences and personalities, creating a bespoke core team of staff.
Support tasks include helping people meet with friends or family, accessing health professionals, housework, shopping, day trips, cooking, holidays, and gym classes.
Our clients have a range of communication, mobility, and health needs, making this a quiet but active environment. The location is ideal for access to local transport, being close to the train station and bus routes, with the town nearby.
Shift Patterns
This is a 24-hour service, so flexibility is essential. You will work a variety of shifts, including nights and some weekends.
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 independence for the people we support
* Supporting daily activities such as cleaning, cooking, outings, and holidays
* Arranging activities in the home and community
* Developing residents' life skills and interests
* Ensuring residents' safety and health
* Assisting with personal care
* Supporting medication management
* Maintaining accurate records and contributing to service monitoring
The Ideal Candidate
What skills and qualities do I need?
Knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs is beneficial but not essential. Essential qualities include:
* Passionate, caring, and enthusiastic
* Flexible, patient, and non-judgemental
* A great team player with energy
* Ability to perform physical tasks such as manual handling
About us
What Benefits Will I Receive?
We offer a total reward package including:
* 29 days’ paid holiday per year, increasing to 31 days with service, plus options to buy additional holidays
* Explore our comprehensive benefits at Turning Point Benefits
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we fill the position before the closing date.
Salary: £24,502 based on 37 hours, £29,800 based on 45 hours / £12.70 per hour
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