Support Worker

Turning Point; Wrose; 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 their team in Bradford. You will support individuals with learning disabilities in enhancing their daily living skills. The role includes assisting with personal care, daily activities, and ensuring safety while promoting independence. With comprehensive training and development opportunities, the position offers flexibility with shifts. Enjoy benefits like 29 days paid holiday, options to buy additional days, and a rewarding work environment. Apply by March 7, 2026.

Benefits

29 days paid holiday

Career development opportunities

Additional holiday purchase options

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities is beneficial.
• Ability to demonstrate good communication skills.
• Willingness to undergo training and development.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence of people we support.
• Assist with daily activities like cooking and cleaning.
• Help residents stay safe and healthy.
• Maintain records to required standards.

Skills

Passionate about caring

Flexibility

Good communication skills

Team player

Job description

# Support Worker### Job IntroductionIf 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.Norman Mount is a purpose built house in the BD2 area of Bradford; the house is home to four adults with a learning disability who are supported to live as independently as possible in their home.Individuals that we support at Norman Mount have different abilities and require full support with personal care and moving and handling. Some of the Individuals require less support and require more verbal prompts and may need to use different aids and adaptations.We provide 24 hours support in the home which includes waking night staff and a variety of early and late day shifts.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.**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 LeaderPlease 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. The shift pattern will vary depending on how many hours you will work.Please note that working hours may vary.### 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 including creams and lotions* 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 neededAs 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 this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees Turning Point Benefits.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 - Norman mount/12566 || Contract Type | Permanent || Closing Date | 7 March, 2026 || Job Category | Support Work || Business Unit | Learning Disabilities || Location | Bradford, United Kingdom || Posted on | 5 February, 2026 || Contract Details | Full-Time || Working Hours | 37hrs per week |### Spread the word