### Job Introduction

Everything we do is aimed at providing the very best quality and person-
centred support in the right location at the right time, making a real
difference for the people and communities we support.

Whether you have worked in healthcare, mental health, autism, learning
difficulties or people with acquired brain injuries or maybe you have a
background in retail and are looking for a career change, this could be the
career for you. Turning Point recruits against values and not previous
experience.

Everyone is different and so are the people we support. As a valued support
worker, youll be helping people we support to live in their own homes and to
lead the lifes they want ensuring they have choice and control over the
planning and delivery of their support. We are looking for ambitious
individuals of a caring nature to work for a company where we promote
independence in a supportive environment.

Turning Point support individuals across the country and we are currently
recruiting support workers for supported living locations across Cheltenham in
Woodmancote and Hatherley.

We aim to deliver support around the needs and wishes of individuals, we
require support staff to actively support individuals to access a variety of
community based activities and hobbies including sports activities, cookery,
arts & crafts, music and theatre to name just a few.

**Where will I be working?**

You will be working at one of our supported living services in Cheltenham. We
offer 24 hour support to people with LD (learning disabilities) and Autism.
The level of care required will vary across our services. Some of the people
we support have a profound and multiple learning disability and complex health
needs others need assistance with daily activities, personal care, medication
and mobility as well as daily living tasks.

We endeavour to create positive family relationships offering a good circle of
support. There is a strong focus on supporting individuals lives in a person
centred way which includes various activities, shopping, managing own budgets
and cooking. We tailor our services to enable people to be as independent as
possible.

**Shift Patterns**

This is a 24 hour service, therefore flexibility is essential. You will be
working a range of shifts from 7:00 am to 2:003:00 pm and 2:003:00 pm to
9:0010:00 pm, sleep ins or waking nights, some weekends.

Please note that working hours may vary.

### Role Responsibility

**What will I be doing?**

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

### The Ideal Candidate

**What skills and qualities do I need to have?**

Whilst knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs would be
beneficial, it isnt 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

Having a driving licence is necessary.

### 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 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.

**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.

Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following
this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees [
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### Attached documents

*  [LD_Support_Worker_-_New_Format (1).pdf](https:join.turning-point.co.ukmembersmodulesjobV2fdownload.php?j=fc62aeff4e7f149f&f=f3d53f59f3b5edd8&mode=job_s2)

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