Support Worker

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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 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.
Where will I be working?
You will be working in one of our services in Broadstairs.
Our services offer a 24-hour supported living facilities in providing support for adults with Learning Disabilities.
We tailor our support to enable people to be as independent as possible.
Within this location we support people with learning and physical disabilities to live within their own purpose-built flats, one area sees 6 flats and another supports 4 people.
Support Workers are linked to work with a specific person based on shared preferences and personalities creating a bespoke core team of staff.
People that we support here have a mixture of communication, mobility and health needs and these would be described as quieter environments.
This location offers a bus route for those using public transport and is within a walking distance to the busy Broadstairs town.
Shift Pattern: 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 2:00/3:00 pm and 2:00/3:00 pm to 9:00/10:00 pm, sleep ins or waking nights, some weekends.
Please note that working hours may vary from service to service.
Average potential earnings are £25,383 based on 37 hours.
*Potential average earnings are a culmination of colleagues working additional shifts and where applicable sleep ins** ** sleep ins are not required in all services ***not all colleagues will work overtime and therefore potential earnings will differ Role Responsibility What will I be doing?
This is a hands-on job in which 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 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 Candidate What skills and qualities do I need to have?
Whilst 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 handling where needed About us What Benefits Will I Receive?
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 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 employees Turning Point Benefits Turning Point Attached documents 2022 SW Role Profile and Job expectations.pdf Apply


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