Support Worker – Drivers only

Overview

At Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities across England. 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 experience and training to progress with us.

Location

3* Sherwood is situated about 4 miles from Wakefield Centre, about 20 minutes by bus. Sherwood is a purpose-built 4-bedroom bungalow where we support 3 ladies and 1 gent. The clients are aged between 35 and 65.

Responsibilities

• Provide a person-centred approach in all aspects of the client’s lives, including managing their home, some personal care, accessing local community facilities, and maintaining contact with other important people in their lives.
• Tailor our services to enable people to be as independent as possible.
• Attend GP appointments and hospital appointments as required.
• Use a digital social care record system to support daily recording and spend more time with the people we support.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence preferable.
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts (days, nights and some weekends) to cover a 24-hour service as needed.
• Willingness to work with adults who have learning disabilities and physical disabilities.

Shift Patterns

This is a 24-hour service; shifts may include 7:00am to 2:00/3:00pm and 2:00/3:00pm to 9:00/10:00pm, sleep-ins or waking nights, and some weekends. Shifts may vary.

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