Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading support services provider in Stafford is looking for a Support Worker to assist individuals with Learning Disabilities. This role is hands-on and requires flexibility to accommodate various shifts. Responsibilities include promoting independence, assisting with daily activities, and personal care. The ideal candidate is passionate, patient, and a great team player. Benefits include 29 days of holiday that increase with service, and training opportunities to enhance your career.

Benefits

29 days’ paid holiday, increasing with service

Opportunities to buy additional holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Ability to complete the physical aspects of the role such as manual handling.
• Experience with learning disabilities is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote the independence of people we support.
• Support daily activities including cooking and cleaning.
• Develop residents' life skills and interests.
• Assist with personal care and medication.

Skills

Passionate

Flexible

Patient

Good communication skills

Team player

Job description

# Support Worker### Job Introduction**This position does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under current UK immigration guidelines** 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.Our service is a 24 hour supported living facility in providing care for 5 adults with Learning Disabilities and additional health issues.We endeavor 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.**Shift Patterns**This is a 24 hour service, therefore flexibility is essentialPlease 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 handlingWe 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 employeesWe reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing dateTurning Point### Attached documents| | || --- | --- || Salary | £23,808 based on 37 hours, £28,956 based on 45 hours / £12.34 per hour || Frequency | Annual || Job Reference | Support Worker - The Crescent/12576 || Contract Type | Permanent || Closing Date | 8 March, 2026 || Job Category | Support Work || Business Unit | Learning Disabilities || Location | Stafford, United Kingdom || Posted on | 6 February, 2026 || Contract Details | Full Time || Working Hours | Various shifts |### Spread the word