Male Support Worker

Job Introduction

This position does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under current UK immigration guidelines.

Do you have a caring nature? Are you looking to make a difference to people's lives? Do you want to work in an environment where no two days are the same? Are you flexible with your working hours? Can you see yourself providing care to adults who need your support?

If you have answered a big YES to these questions we would love to hear from you!

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. These include believing in potential, communicating in a confident way, embracing change and treating each other as individuals.

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 of people with learning disabilities, that require high levels of support. We have lived together for a number of years. We enjoy spending time together but also have individual interests, to which we need support to be able to take part in

We support people that can demonstrate behaviours that can be considered challenging.

The majority of the people we support need a high level of support with regard to personal care although moving and handling needs are minimal.

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.

Please note that working hours may vary.

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 medication including creams and lotions
Ensuring our record keeping is maintained to the highest standard, this will include finance records as these will be audited
Help us to manage our money safely
To help us keep our home clean and tidy
Ensuring our health and safety is maintained
Making sure we have an interesting and varied day
Liaising with the Landlord regarding our tenancies and any repairs.

The Ideal Candidate

Whilst knowledge of our learning disabilities and complex needs would be beneficial, it is not 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, including understanding non-verbal communication
Able to complete the physical aspects of the role such as manual handling where needed
Transferable experience of helping people to manage anxiety

If this describes you we would love to hear from you.

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.

You will get 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.

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