Lead Support Practitioner
4 weeks ago
Introduction
Are you interested in contributing to a dedicated and specialized service that aims to empower individuals within the community?
Do you seek a role that offers comprehensive training, robust support, competitive compensation, and the satisfaction of making a meaningful impact every day?
If you are an experienced Support Worker aspiring to advance into a leadership role or a manager eager to broaden your expertise, we invite you to connect with us.
At Turning Point, we are committed to assisting individuals with Physical and Learning Disabilities throughout England.
Work Environment
We are on the lookout for a Senior Support Worker to become part of our newly established supported living initiative. In this role, you will assist adults diagnosed with Autism, Mental Health issues, and Learning Disabilities in achieving independence within the community. Prior to engaging with individuals, you will undergo essential training conducted locally.
As a Senior Support Worker, your contributions will significantly enhance the lives of those we serve. If you are passionate about helping others, you will appreciate the blend of managerial responsibilities and direct support, while also advancing your own career through valuable experience and training.
Key Responsibilities
Our St Barts service seeks individuals who are collaborative and can motivate others. The Senior Support Worker will collaborate with the management team to provide frontline support to Support Workers in their daily functions, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures while facilitating the onboarding of new staff. Responsibilities include managing schedules, supervising staff, coaching team members, and ensuring quality support for those we assist.
Ideal Candidate Profile
To be considered for this position, you must possess prior experience in Support Work or Health Care and have a valid driving license.
Additionally, you should be:
- Compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic
- Adaptable, patient, and open-minded
- A proactive team player with a vibrant personality
- Skilled in effective communication
- Capable of performing the physical demands of the role, including manual handling
About Turning Point
Why Choose Us?
As a prominent provider in health and social care with over 300 locations across England, we take pride in the quality of our services.
Our organization is unified by a common vision, and our workforce shares core values, including belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change, and treating everyone as individuals.
We operate on a not-for-profit basis, reinvesting every resource back into our services and personnel. Our commitment to continuous improvement drives us to enhance the lives of those we support.
Our team is the heart of our mission. If you are passionate, driven, and dedicated to helping others realize their potential, Turning Point offers not just a job, but a fulfilling career.
We utilize a digital social care record system to streamline daily documentation, allowing you to focus more on the individuals we support.
Training and Development Opportunities
We provide training for those eager to enhance their skills and competencies, not only in the care sector but in various other fields as well.
- Level 2 and 3 Lead Adult Care Worker
- Level 3 Operational Team Leader
- Level 5 Management and Leadership
Please note that training will commence after the completion of a 6-month probation period. Once training begins, you will be assigned a coach to guide you through your program.
Employee Benefits
We recognize that rewards vary for each individual. Whether it’s a culture that celebrates achievements or opportunities for career advancement, we aim to support you through our comprehensive reward package, which includes:
- Extensive learning and development opportunities to invest in your future, incorporating self-directed, experiential, and formal learning methods
- 29 days of paid vacation annually, increasing with tenure, plus options to purchase additional leave
- Exclusive discounts for Turning Point employees on various services, including shopping, dining, and fitness memberships
- Flexible work arrangements to promote a healthy work-life balance
- Life Assurance up to three times your annual salary and a competitive pension scheme
- Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service, offering free, confidential counseling and online wellbeing resources
- A 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, including digital healthcare and legal advice
- Recognition awards for outstanding contributions and long service bonuses
- Flexible benefits, including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free travel loans
- A £300 referral bonus for introducing a new colleague through our referral program
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