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Turning Point
Milton Keynes
England
2020-10-29T16:53:09Z
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Salary 8.90 per hour, equivalent to GBP 16,198 per annum based on 35 hours per week
Frequency Hourly
Job Reference turningp/TP/132/1072
Contract Type Part Time
Closing Date 10 October, 2020
Job Category Support Work
Business Unit Learning Disabilities
Location Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Date posted 10 September, 2020
Contract Details 35 hours
Working Hours 35 hours
Job Introduction
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.
Job description
At Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities across England.
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.
Where will I work?
You will be supporting a gentlemen in his own home which they have been involved with choosing. You will be 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 7:00am to 2:00/3:00pm and 2:00/3:00 pm to 9:00/10:00pm, sleep ins or waking nights, some weekends.
Please note that the shifts may vary.
Role Responsibility
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 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
About us
Benefits include:
Comprehensive Learning and Development opportunities – we are Investors in People Silver accredited
28 days holiday, increasing with each year of service until 30 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays
Flexible benefit options including, bike to work schemes and season ticket loans
Competitive Pension and Life Assurance scheme
Employee Assistance Programme and access to online Health and Wellbeing support
Flexible working patterns to support work/life balance
Access to a wide range of discounts including Cinema, Groceries and Gym.
Why Turning Point?
We take pride in the services that we provide. There is one vision that everyone at Turning Point shares, 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.
Running 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 support people with Learning Disabilities to live fulfilling lives- here at Turning Point, we don’t just offer you a job: we offer you a career.
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