Support Worker

2 months ago

Wythenshawe, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

Job Introduction

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.

Would you like to support people with learning disabilities to have an inclusive and fulfilling life with opportunities to access the wider communities, i.e. attending concerts, sports events, general day to day outings, also supporting on holidays/breaks?

Are you looking to help people grow independence, learn new skills, live a healthy and active life? If so, why not join our team today where you can have a growing role in helping amazing people achieve their goals each day

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.

Where will I be working?

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 Responsibility

This 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 Candidate

Whilst 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 Drawing

About us

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether it's 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 24/7 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

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