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Job Descriptionnn n n Job Introductionn This position does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under current UK immigration guidelinesnDo 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?nIf you have answered a big YES to these questions we would love to hear from you.nAt Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities across England.nAs 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.nWhere will I be working?nWe offer 24 hour supported living facilities in providing care for adults with Learning Disabilities.nWe support people with complex Learning Disabilities, Autism, Health needs and Physical disabilities. Some of our service users are non verbal and others require higher levels of personal care and manual handling/hoisting. This is a very hands on role.nWe 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.nPlease note that you must be a driver to be considered for this role.nShift PatternsnThis is a 24 hour service, therefore flexibility is essential. You will be working a range of shifts from 7:00/8:00 am to 2:00/3:00 pm and 2:00/3:00 pm to 9:00/10:00 pm, sleep ins or waking nights, some weekends.nPlease note that working hours may vary from service to service.n n n n Role Responsibilityn What will I be doing?nThis is a hands-on job in which no two days are the same. Your duties will include:nnPromoting the independence of people we supportnSupporting a full range of daily activities including personal intimate care, support with eating and drinking and involvement in the day to day activities in the home.nPEG feeding/flushingnFollowing Health Professionals guidance and protocols around eating and drinking, behaviour and mobility.nSupporting individuals to stay safe using positive risk assessments.nManual handling & HoistingnSupporting people with medication including creams and lotionsnEnsuring record keeping is maintained to the required standard at all times and contributing to service monitoring requirements using a digital recording system.nn n n n The Ideal Candidaten What skills and qualities do I need to have?nWhilst knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs would be beneficial, it isn''t essential. What is essential is that you are:nnpassionate, caring and enthusiasticnflexible, patient and non-judgementalna great team player with lots of energynable to demonstrate good communication skillsnable to complete the physical aspects of the role such as manual handling where neededntransferable experience of helping people to manage anxietynn n n n n About usn As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.nWe 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.nWhat Benefits Will I Receive?nWe 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.nYou will get 29days paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 31days. Plus the option to buyadditional holidays and spread the cost.nJoin our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.nTurning Point Benefitsn n n n Turning Pointn n n n n Attached documentsn n n n LD_Support_Worker_-_New_Format (1).pdfn n n n nn n n Apply n n n