Support Worker - Drivers only


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Job Introduction

You will need a full, current, UK driving license for this role. You will NOT be expected to use your own vehicle but will instead be added on to our open mobility insurance and will use our client vehicles.

At Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities and mental health issues 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 supported living services in Barnsley. Our services offer support for adults with Learning Disabilities, mental health needs and varied health and mobility conditions. We tailor our support to enable people to be as independent as possible. Previous experience of working with people with epilepsy would be advantageous and a full driving licence is essential (automatic).

Please note, this role will entail lone working.

Shift Patterns

What are we looking for in a Support worker? 

We are looking for someone with a flexible and positive approach to the role, who is able to work a full range of shift patterns. Typical shifts include 7:00am–4:00pm, followed by 4:00pm–10:00pm with a sleep-in, and then 7:00am–10:00am the following morning.

The service provides support to individuals living in their own homes within local communities, therefore you will have a designated base location while also working within the community.

This is a highly rewarding role, supporting individuals to achieve their goals, increase their independence, and reach their full potential.

Please note that working hours may vary from service to service.

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 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

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 the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.

 

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

Turning Point

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