Support Worker

Turning Point; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and social care provider is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join the team in Peterborough. In this hands-on role, you will support individuals with learning disabilities, encouraging their independence and assisting with personal care needs. Flexibility is essential as you will work various shifts including nights and weekends. You'll be responsible for facilitating daily activities, promoting safety, and ensuring all records are maintained. This permanent role offers competitive pay, holiday benefits, and a supportive environment for growth.

Benefits

29 days’ paid holiday, increasing with service

Option to buy additional holidays

Comprehensive benefits and total reward package

Qualifications

• Knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs is beneficial but not required.
• Must be able to complete physical aspects of the role, such as manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence of people we support.
• Support a full range of daily activities including cleaning and cooking.
• Arrange activities in the home and local community.
• Help residents stay safe and healthy.
• Assist with personal care needs.
• Support people with medication.

Skills

Passionate, caring and enthusiastic

Flexible, patient and non-judgemental

Good communication skills

Team player

Transferable experience in managing anxiety

Job description

# Support Worker### Job Introduction**This position does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under current UK immigration guidelines**If you have answered a big YES to these questions we would love to hear from you.At 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.We offer 24 hour supported living facilities in providing care for adults with Learning Disabilities. We support 18 individuals across Peterborough (PE1, PE2, PE4) and two people in a village just outside Peterborough in Whittlesey PE7.People we support are all with Learning Disabilities, Autism, complex needs, health needs and physical disabilities. We also have those with dual diagnosis so they have a learning disability with a mental health diagnosis. Support is 24 hrs and you will be dedicated to one home as part of a team.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. We tailor our services to enable people to be as independent as possible.**Please note that you must be a driver to be considered for this role.****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 2:00/3:00 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.### 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 handling where needed* transferable experience of helping people to manage anxietyAs a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. 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.Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.Turning Point### Attached documents| | || --- | --- || Salary | £23,808 based on 37 hours, £28,995 based on 45 hours / £12.34 per hour || Frequency | Annual || Job Reference | Support Worker - Peterborough/12556 || Contract Type | Permanent || Closing Date | 5 March, 2026 || Job Category | Support Work || Business Unit | Learning Disabilities || Location | Peterborough, United Kingdom || Posted on | 3 February, 2026 || Contract Details | Full-Time || Working Hours | 37hrs per week |### Spread the word