Everything we do is aimed at providing the very best quality and person-centred support in the right location at the right time, making a real difference for the people and communities we support.
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Turning Point support individuals across the country and we are currently recruiting support workers for supported living locations across Cheltenham in Woodmancote and Hatherley.
You will be working at one of our supported living services in Cheltenham – GL51 or GL52.
We offer 24 hour support to people with LD (learning disabilities) and Autism.
The level of care required will vary across our services.
Some of the people we support have a profound and multiple learning disability and complex health needs others need assistance with daily activities, personal care, medication and mobility as well as daily living tasks.
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.
Shift Patterns
You will be working a range of shifts from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm and 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm, floating shifts during the day and some weekends.
You will need to work every second weekend.
Please note that weekend work is mandatory.
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
transferable experience of helping people to manage anxiety
Having a driving licence is necessary.
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.
We will also pay 1 year's annual subscription for a Costco Warehouse membership card, as a non-contractual discretionary bonus, subject to passing probation if you are hired before the end of January 2025