Community Support Specialist

4 weeks ago

Salisbury, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time
### Job Introduction

**_£1,000 joining bonus for those hired for our registered care services in
Avondale and Hollygrove._**

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?**

As a support worker you will be working at our residential service where we
support 8 individuals with Learning Disabilities. Our care services are about
peoples whole lives and therefore we make them human and personal. The
culture is crucial and staff are its heart and model its values.

As a support worker will be required to provide a person-centred approach in
all aspects of the client’s lives, including managing their home, some
personal care, accessing their local community facilities, and maintaining
contact with other important people in their lives. We tailor our services to
enable people to be as independent as possible. You will be supporting people
who have learning disabilities, Autism, and other health conditions. You may
be asked to attend GP appointments and hospital appointments. A full UK
driving license is preferable.

**Shift Patterns**

This is a 24 hour service, therefore flexibility is essential. You will be
working a range of shifts from 7:008:00 am to 2:003:00pm and 2:003:00 pm to
9:0010:00pm, sleep ins or waking nights, some weekends.

Please note that working hours may vary from service to service.

### 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 by developing their life skills and personal interests
* 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
* Assisting with personal care needs and manual handing
* Supporting people with medication
* 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.

### The Ideal Candidate

**What are we looking for?**

We are looking for a support worker who has a genuine concern for others and
wants to listen and empower vulnerable people, empathy is vital. We are
looking for support workers who are conscientious and dependable to carry out
tasks to the best of their ability. We are seeking support workers who are
organized and able to respond to the unexpected.

Our support workers must be determined to make a positive difference to
someones life. We are looking for someone who has a strong sense of humor,
excellent communication skills, a responsible and flexible attitude, a
commitment to the job, and the ability to think quickly and solve problems.

### About us

**Why Turning Point?**

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations
across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our
organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are
connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in
communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as
individuals.

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.

Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated
and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning
Point, we dont just offer you a job – we offer you a career.

**What benefits will I receive?**

Of course, we know its not about the money. But that doesnt mean we dont
reward our people for their invaluable work.

We understand 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:

* Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future, with a blended approach of self-lead learning, experiential learning or more formal learning opportunities
* 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
* An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings
* Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
* Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
* Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
* A 247 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
* Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
* Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
* A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us

Turning Point

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