1 to 1 Support Worker

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 the experience and training you need to progress with us., This is a hands-on job in which no two days are the same. Your duties will include:

• 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 including creams and lotions


• ensuring record keeping is maintained to the required standard at all times and contributing to service monitoring requirements.
  
  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 where needed


• transferable experience of helping people to manage anxiety
  
  Why Turning Point?


As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision - and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job - we offer you a career.

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


• 28 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 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


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