Support Worker - Kent

Turning Point

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Job summary

At Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities across England.As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference to people's 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.

Where will I be working?You will be working in one of our services in Broadstairs. Our services offer a 24-hour supported living facilities in providing support for adults with Learning Disabilities. We tailor our support to enable people to be as independent as possible.

Within this location we support people with learning and physical disabilities to live within their own purpose-built flats, one area sees 6 flats and another supports 4 people. Support Workers are linked to work with a specific person based on shared preferences and personalities creating a bespoke core team of staff.

People that we support here have a mixture of communication, mobility and health needs and these would be described as quieter environments.

This location offers a bus route for those using public transport and is within a walking distance to the busy Broadstairs town.

Main duties of the job

This is a hands-on job in which no two days are the same. Your duties will include:

Promoting the independence of the 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 maintained to the required standard at all times and contributing to service monitoring requirements

About us

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.

Date posted

01 June 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£21,512 to £26,162 a year £21,512 37 hours & £26,162 45 hours / £11.15 per hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0471-23-0151

Job locations

Turning Point

Kent

CT10 2QQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be working in one of our services in Broadstairs. Our services offer a 24-hour supported living facilities in providing support for adults with Learning Disabilities. We tailor our support to enable people to be as independent as possible.

People that we support here have a mixture of communication, mobility and health needs and these would be described as quieter environments.

This location offers a bus route for those using public transport and is within a walking distance to the busy Broadstairs town.

Job description

Job responsibilities

People that we support here have a mixture of communication, mobility and health needs and these would be described as quieter environments.

This location offers a bus route for those using public transport and is within a walking distance to the busy Broadstairs town.

Person Specification

Ideal Candidate

Essential

What skills and qualities do I need to have?
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

Person Specification

Ideal Candidate

Essential

What skills and qualities do I need to have?
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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.