Are you flexible with your working hours? Can you see yourself providing care to adults who need your support? Turning Point takes pride in the services we provide. There is one vision that everyone shares at Turning Point, which is held together by our values. We run our services on a not-for-profit basis. We invest every penny back into our services – and, our people. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to supporting people with learning disabilities to live fulfilling lives, then Turning Point is for you. About the people you will be supporting: We are a group ofpeople with learning disabilities, that require high levels of support.We enjoy spending time together but also have individual interests, to which we need support to be able to take part in Shift Patterns: This is a 24 hour service, therefore flexibility is essential. You will be working a range of shifts from 7:00/8:00 am to 2:00/3:00pm and 2:00/3:00 pm to 9:00/10:00pm. Role Responsibility Daily support we need from you:
Assisting with our personal care needs To prepare food for us or with our involvement when we want Support us with our food and drinks Manual handling Supporting us with medicationincluding creams and lotions Help us to manage our money safely To help us keep our home clean and tidy The Ideal Candidate Whilst knowledge of our learning disabilities and complex needs would be beneficial, it is not essential; Flexible, patient and non-judgemental Able to complete the physical aspects of the role such as manual handling where needed Transferable experience of helping people to manage anxiety About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. 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. You will get 29days paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 31days. Plus the option to buyadditional holidays and spread the cost. Grade 2 – Support Worker….