Support Worker

Turning Point; Thornton; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Thornton is looking for a passionate Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities. In this hands-on role, you will promote independence and enhance daily living skills. Ideal candidates are caring, enthusiastic, and flexible. The position offers shifts that may include days, nights, and weekends, with substantial training provided. Join us to make a meaningful impact on people's lives and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

29 days’ paid holiday

Options to buy additional holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• No essential qualifications required, though knowledge of learning disabilities beneficial.
• Physical capability for manual handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Promote the independence of the people supported.
• Support daily activities like cleaning and cooking.
• Arrange activities in the home and local community.
• Develop residents' life skills.
• Assist with personal care needs.
• Support medication management.
• Maintain required record keeping.

Skills

Passionate

Caring

Enthusiastic

Flexible

Patient

Team player

Able to manage anxiety

Job description

This position does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under current UK immigration guidelines

Do you have a caring nature? Are you looking to make a difference to people's lives? Do you want to work in an environment where no two days are the same? Are you flexible with your working hours? Can you see yourself providing care to adults who need your support?

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.

Where will I be working?

Our services in Thornton provide a 24 hour facilities in providing care for 11 adults with Learning Disabilities and additional health issues.

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.

You will work as part of a large staff team covering various shift patterns including occasional night shifts.

Please note: in this service we support people with complex learning disabilities and there are high levels of personal care involved.

Training and Development

We offer training to all those who want to develop their skills and competencies not just in the care sector but in other areas too.

• Level 2 and 3 Lead Adult Care Worker
• Level 3 Operational Team Leader

Please note training will be offered after your probation period ends which is 6 months. Once you begin your training with us you will have your own coach who will support you through your programme.

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 2:30/3:30 pmor 12:00 pm to 7:30 pm, occasional waking nights and some weekends.

Please note that working hours may vary.

Drivers are preferred for this role.

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 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
• supporting people with medication including creams and lotions
• 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 complete the physical aspects of the role such as manual handling where needed
• transferable experience of helping people to manage anxiety

About us

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 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.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether it’s 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 this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.

Salary £23,808 based on 37 hours, £28,995 based on 45 hours / £12.34 per hour