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# 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. We strive to constantly find ways to support more people to discover new possibilities in their lives. The quality of our support means everything to us. The people we work with inspire us and in turn we look for new ways to inspire change. We owe it to the people we work with to grow and shape the future, because we believe in what we do.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.We are looking for people to help provide high-quality person-centred care on a full-time, part-time basis, as well as Bank Staff.Cornish Close is 5 terraced bungalows next to each other in a private off road, cul de sac. Cornish Close support 14 people (4 people in 2 of the bungalows, 2 people in the other 3 bungalows), who have physical, learning and mental difficulties, as well as epilepsy, autism. People who live at Cornish Close are supported to live their lives to the fullest and their teams provide care, support and a close knit community atmosphere for all those that live there. You will support people with their emotional, physical and cultural needs as well as assisting with any personal care needs that is needed and all aspects of daily life.Everything we do is aimed at providing the very best quality and person-centred support in the right location at the right time, making a real difference for the people and communities we support.***Roles are subject to TUPE.****We use a digital social care record system, to support daily recording, which will make your day-to-day tasks easier and allows you to spend more time with the People We Support***Shift Patterns**The support is a 24-hour service; therefore, flexibility is essential. You will be working a range of shifts from 8:00am – 3:00pm and 3:00pm – 9:30 pm, including alternative weekend shifts. Night shifts work from 9:15pm – 8:15am. As we support throughout the year there would be an expectation for you to work shifts on Bank Holidays this would be done on a rota to ensure all people are working these days.Please note that working hours may vary from home to home.### Role ResponsibilityThis is a hands-on job in which no two days are the same. Some of your duties will involve:* 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 always maintained to the required standard 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* Willing to learn and complete training**Hobbies & Interests**Having an interest in any of the following would be beneficial:* Going to the cinema* Arts and Crafts* Bowling* Trips out to places of interest* Shopping* Swimming* DrawingWe 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 | £24,310 based on 37hrs / £29,566 based on 45hrs / £12.60 per hour || Frequency | Annual || Job Reference | Support Worker - Wythenshaw/12382 || Contract Type | Permanent || Closing Date | 18 January, 2026 || Job Category | Support Work || Business Unit | Learning Disabilities || Location | Wythenshawe, United Kingdom || Posted on | 19 December, 2025 || Contract Details | Full-time / Part-time || Working Hours | 40.5 hours or part-time (above 22.5 hours) |### Spread the word