Turning Point | Support Worker | Whitfield

2 weeks ago

Dover, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

Job Introduction Would you like to be part of a small and highly specialised service which is committed to supporting me with every aspect of my life?
Would you like to work with me and enable me to live as independently as possible in my local community?
Would you like to be well trained, well supported and well paid and know that you are making a positive difference every time you go to work?
About Me Hi, I am looking for people to support me in my new home in the local community in Whitfield, Dover.
I am a man who experiences autism, epilepsy and sometimes I may display behaviour which can be described as challenging.
I enjoy going out and about every day, but I can get anxious when I dont know what is happening, something annoys me or if I dont understand what is going on.
I am lots of fun to be with and want people to work with me who care about me and are dedicated to supporting me to do every day things like eating healthily, keeping fit and learning new skills.
I have my own ways of doing things, which the rest of my team will help you to learn, and if youre the right person, well get on great
I love to go to my favourite parks and for long walks in the countryside and going out for cake
I love a foot massage as it relaxes me and keeps me calm.
I cannot speak but I can tell you what I want to do by using my picture communication system.
You need to learn my language, and we can then have some fun.

I must have a predictable, structured and consistent routine.
As a member of my team, you will be given full training and induction from my Team Leader and you first few shifts will be alongside her so you can get to know me and I can get to know you
Shift Patterns This is a 24-hour service, therefore flexibility is essential.
You will be working a range of shifts including nights and some weekends.

Average potential earnings are £26,408 based on 37 hours. Potential average earnings are a culmination of colleagues working additional shifts and where applicable sleep ins *
** sleep ins are not required in all services
***not all colleagues will work overtime and therefore potential earnings will differ
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 my independence 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 my life skills and personal interests Helping me stay safe and healthy Assisting with my personal care needs Manual handling Supporting me with medication  Ensuring record keeping is maintained to the required standard at all times and contributing to service monitoring requirements The Ideal Candidate You must: Be fit and active as I love to go out walking, come rain or shine Be mature minded and be able to forward plan, helping me develop my skills. Be patient and understanding and do things the way I want them to be done. Be able to work strategically to reduce my anxieties and improve my quality of life. Be able to stick to the rules that will keep me and you safe Have the right attitude and good attendance record Have the ability to work in partnership with my friends and family You will be as part of an established team who can make a positive difference to my life, so you must work well together as a team but be confident to work independently too About us What Benefits Will I Receive? 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 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 employees Turning Point Benefits We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date
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